The GCN Show Why Cycling Is The Hardest Sport In The World | GCN Show Ep. 636
Mar 18, 2025
30:18
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Is cycling categorically the most brutal sport in the world? After last week's crashes and brutal weather at Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico, it sure seems like it!
Plus, Dan Lloyd and Conor Dunne discuss the man who averaged 268w for 24 hours, the best bike paths they've ever seen, and the incredible sight of Peter Sagan dressed up as Ken with a painted-on six pack. 🤩
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:47 - This week in the world of cycling
01:42 - Cycling is the most brutal sport in the world...
09:16 - Cycling Shorts
09:24 - Peter Sagan as Ken
10:00 - Bentonville, Arkansas bike tracks
10:26 - Wildfires disrupt Midsouth Gravel
11:31 - Smelly bike locks?! 🔒
12:38 - Brennan King's 24-hour feat ⚡️
13:52 - Check out our Zwift Games coverage!
14:09 - Zwift jersey giveaway #AD 🤝 https://gcn.eu/Zwift
14:49 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
20:52- Caption competition
23:01 - Comment of the week
27:53 - This week on GCN
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What keeps you coming back for more despite cycling being such a brutal sport? 😅 And what's your biggest cycling achievement? 🚵♂️
Watch more on GCN...
📹 We Tried The Toughest World Tour Training Session. How Did It Go? 👉 https://youtu.be/TIV4O_DsYgo?si=ofCRG7v5CH2o0Nxj
📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice
📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures
🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #sports #crashes #dangerous #tough
📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images
The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.
Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more.
Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.
Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling
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Is cycling categorically the most brutal sport in the world? After last week's crashes and brutal weather at Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico, it sure seems like it!
Plus, Dan Lloyd and Conor Dunne discuss the man who averaged 268w for 24 hours, the best bike paths they've ever seen, and the incredible sight of Peter Sagan dressed up as Ken with a painted-on six pack. 🤩
⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:47 - This week in the world of cycling
01:42 - Cycling is the most brutal sport in the world...
09:16 - Cycling Shorts
09:24 - Peter Sagan as Ken
10:00 - Bentonville, Arkansas bike tracks
10:26 - Wildfires disrupt Midsouth Gravel
11:31 - Smelly bike locks?! 🔒
12:38 - Brennan King's 24-hour feat ⚡️
13:52 - Check out our Zwift Games coverage!
14:09 - Zwift jersey giveaway #AD 🤝 https://gcn.eu/Zwift
14:49 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
20:52- Caption competition
23:01 - Comment of the week
27:53 - This week on GCN
Useful Links:
Join this channel to get access to perks 👉
https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships
Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe
Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance
Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter
GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader
Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop
GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp
GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast
Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides
What keeps you coming back for more despite cycling being such a brutal sport? 😅 And what's your biggest cycling achievement? 🚵♂️
Watch more on GCN...
📹 We Tried The Toughest World Tour Training Session. How Did It Go? 👉 https://youtu.be/TIV4O_DsYgo?si=ofCRG7v5CH2o0Nxj
📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice
📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures
🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #sports #crashes #dangerous #tough
📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images
The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.
Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more.
Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.
Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling
Thanks to our sponsors:
Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello
Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak
Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon
CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak
Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli
Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea
Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW
Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness
Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool
Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia
Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift
Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca
MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets
Core Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp
Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration
Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels