Is Oxytocin the secret to the cycling buzz?

Mar 26, 2024

Professional cyclist Mathieu van der Poel discusses the impact of oxytocin on mood and performance in cycling. They also cover the first openly gay man cycling around the globe and van der Poel's 10-year Canyon deal. Other topics include new bike path developments, eco-friendly tires, and reflective urban camo riding jackets.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Power of Exercise and Oxytocin in Cycling

01:39 • 8min

Tragic Incident in Cycling Race and New Segregated Bike Path Between Villages

09:49 • 2min

Achievement of cycling around the globe, Thunderpool's 10-year deal with Canyon Bikes, and marketability in cycling

11:25 • 2min

Innovative and Eco-Friendly Tires and Nostalgic Cycling References

13:12 • 2min

Discussion on Performance Measurement in Cycling and Introduction of Reflective Urban Camo Riding Jacket

14:43 • 2min

New Products in GCN Shop and DIY Cycling Hacks

16:19 • 17min

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Scientists have found that cycling increases levels of the love hormone, oxytocin. How does this affect your mood? Could cycling improve your social or even love life? In cycling shorts, the first openly gay man to cycle around the globe and Mathieu van der Poel signs another 10-year Canyon deal.

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00:00 Intro
02:00 Exercise boosts levels of oxytocin
09:55 Cycling shorts
10:01 Paying respects to Chris Barker
10:32 NEW segregated bike path in Dumfriesshire
11:25 First openly gay man to cycle around the globe
11:54 Mathieu van der Poel signs 10-year Canyon deal
13:22 Vittora release new tyres
14:38 Strava release best efforts feature
15:19 AGU cycling commuting jacket 👉gcn.eu/AGUxGCN
16:57 Hack/bodge
22:54 Caption competition 👉gcn.eu/Camelbak
25:53 Comment of the week
30:53 Coming up on GCN

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