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Oct 8, 2025 • 42min

665: Is This The End Of Strava? Strava Sues Garmin | GCN Show Ep. 665

Strava is suing Garmin, demanding they stop selling nearly all of their fitness and cycling products - a shocking move against their biggest long-term partner. We dive into this massive lawsuit, breaking down what Strava is claiming, what Garmin is asking for, and the real-world impact this corporate conflict could have on your riding and your favorite apps. Plus, we cover huge ultra-endurance news, an unbelievable UK bike theft policy change, new tech from Specialized, and all the latest racing action!
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Oct 8, 2025 • 37min

664: The UCI Have Unbanned Stuff! What’s Next? | GCN Show Ep. 664

The UCI has made some U-turns! This week, we dive into the rule reversal on handlebar width and the ban on time-trial helmets in road races - is it a positive step, or are they still not helping themselves? Plus, we celebrate Tadej Pogačar's historic season and discuss the surprising new full-suspension gravel bike from Trek. Finally, don't miss our reaction to the Women's World Road Race Championships upset and the latest updates from the Zwift Racing League. Check out Project Cycle Africa 👉 https://gcn.eu/ProjectCycleAfrica
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Sep 23, 2025 • 32min

663: What Separates The Good From The Great? | GCN Show Ep. 663

Is being a champion just about power numbers and genetics, or is there more to it? We dive into what truly separates the best in the peloton from the rest, with insights from our time as professional cyclists. We also discuss the latest cycling news, from the insane valuation of Strava to the UCI's legal challenges, and share some of the best cycling hacks and bodges submitted by you! Win a pair of Elitewheels 👉 https://m.cmpgn.page/cn21x0
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Sep 16, 2025 • 41min

662: Why Are We Obsessed With Weight When It Doesn't Actually Matter? | GCN Show Ep. 662

In this episode of the GCN Show, we discuss the biggest topics in cycling this week. We dive into London's cycling chaos, the weight debate in professional cycling, and why Mathieu van der Poel's mountain bike dream didn't go as planned. Stick around to find out how you can win a pair of Elite Drive 2 carbon wheels! Ride with Dan 👉 https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/tag/g... Win a pair of Elite Wheels 👉  https://gcn.eu/GCNElitewheelsDrive50Comp
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Sep 9, 2025 • 41min

661: Proof That Riding More And Riding Slower Gets You Faster | GCN Show Ep. 661

Geraint Thomas and Ellen van Dijk bow out of professional cycling, but their long careers are a testament to the benefits of consistent training. This week, we dive into new evidence that suggests long, easy rides are the key to success and check out the latest tech from Wahoo, plus we round up all the cycling news and a new world record attempt! Win 1 of 2 Insta360 Bundles! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNInsta360Comp Join Dan 👉 https://gcn.eu/dlz4
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Sep 3, 2025 • 43min

660: Is Van Der Poel About To Crash And Burn? | GCN Show Ep. 660

Has Mathieu Van Der Poel bitten off more than he can chew? We dive into his quest to become a mountain bike world champion and whether he can succeed after a string of recent crashes. Plus, we've got the latest cycling news, a brand new giveaway, and your best hacks and bodges! Enter the Insta360 giveaway here 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNInsta360Comp
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Aug 29, 2025 • 35min

659: 7 Things We Wish We’d Known About Cycling Sooner | GCN SHOW Ep. 659

Join Si and Conor as they reflect on their cycling careers and share what they wish they'd known from the very beginning. From training tips and maintenance tricks to the unwritten rules of the road, the GCN team is talking about the lessons learned over a lifetime on two wheels. You might be surprised by what they've discovered! 🧡 If the Zwift Racing League sounds like it could be up your street, send an email to GCN-Club@zwift.com saying you're interested!
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Aug 29, 2025 • 30min

658: Does Cycling Have A Problem With Elitism And Snobbery? | GCN Show Ep. 658

Welcome to the GCN Show! This week, we issue another apology after viewers criticized our perceived snobbery in the last episode. We ask if cycling has a wider problem with being unfriendly and elitist, and if so, what can we do about it. We also have an update on the world of cycling, including a naked bike thief and cycle lanes that were ripped out in North East England!
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Aug 29, 2025 • 36min

657: Are Pros Ruining Gravel For The Rest Of Us? | The GCN Show Ep. 657

Is gravel racing becoming too extreme? In this episode of the GCN Show, Si and Dan are debating whether the sport needs rules to protect it from itself, as some racers are pushing the boundaries with controversial bike setups. We also cover a MAJOR cycling transfer, new health benefits of cycling, and reveal the winner of our caption competition. Plus, we've got a fantastic Wahoo prize bundle up for grabs! WIN A WAHOO BUNDLE! Enter the giveaway here! 👉 https://gcn.eu/WahooBundleUK 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 Do you think gravel racing needs rules, or should it remain a "Wild West" of bike tech and innovation? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇 Watch more on GCN... 📹 https://youtu.be/EKBqqNFkIz8 📹 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 #gravelbike  📸 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: Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli 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 Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech  GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing  Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gtn  GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia  GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol  GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch  GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais  GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining  Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech  Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn
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Aug 5, 2025 • 36min

656: Why My New Bike Is Dangerously Fast | The GCN Show Ep. 656

This week on The GCN Show, we're asking a serious question: are modern bikes TOO good? After a ride on his new superbike, Dan argues that the incredible speeds of today's bikes could be dangerous in the wrong hands. We debate whether you need to "pay your dues" before riding the best tech. Plus, we've got all the latest news, including the incredible story of the new Box Hill Strava KOM, a website selling used pro kit (including Ben Healy's Tour de France skin suit), and France's massive €2 billion investment into cycling. And you won't want to miss Story Time, as Dan finally comes clean about the time he cheated in an international bike race back in the day!

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