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Feb 3, 2025 • 48min

UAE's Head Of Performance Reveals Secrets Of Zone 2, Low Cadence & Altitude Training

After our recent video on pro training, we’re sharing our full, uncut interview with UAE Team Emirates’ head of performance, Jeroen Swart. Jeroen and Dan Lloyd discuss how pro cycling training has changed over the last 15 years, covering things like Zone 2, tempo training, overtraining, training volume, & the monitoring of rider metrics! 📈
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Jan 28, 2025 • 39min

A Broken Dan? The 350km Ride That MIGHT Be A Step Too Far | GCN Show Ep. 629

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 629 Thanks to your donations, Dan Lloyd is officially taking on the Manchester to London ride this June—his longest bike ride EVER! 🚴 Can he really complete 350km in just one day?! Si & Dan chat about how he’s feeling and what his prep will look like. Plus, they cover a Premier League footballer trying his hand at pro cycling, the risks of cars vs. bikes, and some good news out of NYC! 🚴‍♂️ Donate here to Ambitious About Autism! 👉  https://gcn.eu/DansDonation 🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinDanL2M ❤️ Thanks again for all your donations & for making Dan's ride possible! ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:50 - This week in the world of cycling 02:00 - Dan's officially attempting 350km ride! 🤩 05:13 - What's the longest ride the GCN presenters have done? 07:50 - How confident are you? 09:21 - Are you actually back on the bike? 10:11 - Do you have any advice? 12:10 - Dan's plan 12:48 - Dan's longest ride since retirement 13:10 - Challenge recap 13:53 - Cycling Shorts 14:00 - Good news from NYC: Effect of congestion charges 14:27 - Risks of bikes vs. motorists 17:32 - In memory of Sara Piffer 18:19 - Ex-pro footballer wants to become a pro gravel cyclist 19:26 - Racing News 20:37 - Update on New Zealand attempted bike theft 21:13 - Rouvy giveaway winner! 🎉 21:42 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 27:48 - Caption Competition 29:48 - Comment of the Week 37:27- 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 aspect would you like to see Dan document in his journey back to cycling? 🚴‍♂️ Let us know in the comments! 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 We Tried To Beat Ineos' Mallorca Lap Record! 👉 • We Tried To Beat Ineos' Mallorca Lap ...  📹 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 #procycling #procyclist #gcnshow #challenge #cyclingchallenge #tourdownunder #manchester #london #bikeride 📸 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 Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Jan 21, 2025 • 36min

I Got Smoked By An Illegal E-bike - Does It Matter? | GCN Show Ep. 628

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 628 While cycling to GCN Megabase, Si was overtaken by what seemed to be an unrestricted e-bike travelling at quite a speed. This experience got him thinking—should unrestricted e-bikes be allowed on shared bike paths? Are they creating potential safety risks? 🚲⚡ In this episode of the GCN Show, Si and Dan dive into the growing debate around e-bike regulations. They explore possible solutions to manage their risks and discuss new laws being introduced globally. They further discuss how cycling in general has positive environmental impacts, and how certain countries are promoting and making cycling safer. Rouvy Indoor Kit Bundle giveaway 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNRouvyCompetition (Entries close 10:00GMT Friday 24th January 2025 and winners will be announced in a GCN Show from Tuesday 28th January 2025. For more info see http://gcn.eu/terms) 🚴‍♂️ Donate to get Dan riding 350km! 👉 https://gcn.eu/DansDonation 🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinDanL2M 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show - Headlines 00:41 What happened this past week 01:26 Illegal E-bike overtaking Si 04:19 The moral dilemma 04:56 The classification of E-bikes in the USA 05:34 Europe and E-bikes 06:10 Should e-bikes be allowed in bike paths? 10:02 Cycling shorts 10:07 Bike theft gone wrong 13:11 Spain’s new law to keep cyclists safe 14:18 Paris air quality improved because of cycling? 15:25 US cycling routes increased 16:03 New GCN+ documentaries on the channel 17:26 #AD ROUVY indoor bundle giveaway 17:55 Update on Dan’s fundraiser 19:39 RIP Doug Shapiro   20:03 Hack/bodge of the week 26:10 Caption competition 28:08 Comments of the week 32:25 Coming up on the channel 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 are your thoughts on E-bikes in bike paths? 🔋🚴 Watch more on GCN... 📹 What Happens If You Do A Fitness Test Every Day For 7 Days? 👉 https://youtu.be/hlBLKpkNAXg 📹 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 #ebike #bikepath #law #biketheft #dilemma #moraldilemma #AD #rouvy  📸 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 Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Jan 14, 2025 • 38min

Are Things About To Ungravel? | GCN Show Ep. 627

The hosts dive into the evolution of gravel bikes, questioning if they might face extinction as they edge closer to mountain bikes. They also share updates on a $30,000 steel Condor bike and the retirement of a prominent figure in cycling. Fundraising efforts for a long-distance ride are highlighted, along with lighthearted moments like a humorous park run experience and quirky cycling hacks. Adding to the fun are discussions about the merits of rear view mirrors in cycling and inspiring fitness transformations.
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Jan 7, 2025 • 33min

If You’re A Cyclist In 2025, You NEED To Do This | GCN Show Ep. 626

The hosts share essential resolutions for cyclists in 2025, focusing on resistance training and proper nutrition. They discuss scams plaguing online shopping and celebrate a new women's record in penny farthing cycling. Listeners learn about impressive cycling milestones, the UK's largest biking loop, and the financial struggles of a major bike manufacturer. There's a fun debate over DIY cycling hacks versus questionable bodges, bringing humor to common cycling challenges. The podcast culminates with an invitation to join community rides and embrace the cycling spirit!
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Dec 31, 2024 • 24min

Is This The Year The Bike Industry Bounces Back? | GCN Show Ep. 625

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 625 2024 was a rollercoaster year for cycling! 🚴‍♂️🌟 From Pogačar dominating the Grand Tours to Cavendish making history and Kasia Niewiadoma triumphing at the TDF Femme Avec Zwift, there was no shortage of epic moments. But behind the excitement, the cycling industry faced challenges, with many brands struggling to recover post-Covid. Si and Dan dive into whether 2025 could be the year the industry finds its footing again. They also reflect on GCN’s highlights, GCN's independence, and what’s in store for the year ahead! 🎉 Make Dan do the longest ride he never wanted to do 😂 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/fundraisers/daniellloyd/manchester-to-london-2025 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show - Headlines 00:42 Tadej Pogačar - the GOAT of 2024 01:16 Ultra endurance boundaries pushed further 02:15 The post-Covid bubble of the cycling industry 03:11 GCN becoming independent 04:08 The light at the end of the tunnel 07:05 What does 2025 look like for the bike industry? 08:36 Cycling shorts 08:41 Mark Cavendish making history 09:12 Kasia Niewiadoma winning Tour de Franc Femme Avec Zwift 09:44 Mathieu van de Poel double 09:51 Tom Pidcock winning Olympic gold 10:20 Dan racing Jonas Vingegaard and Sepp Kuss 12:17 Si and his gravel racing 13:10 GCN content 13:48 Shoutout to the GCN community 14:44 Dan's upcoming charity ride 16:09 Upcoming GCN challenges 17:08 Hack/bodge of the week 22:56 Happy New Year! 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 the bike industry would recover in 2025?📈 Watch more on GCN... 📹 The UCI Budget Rule That Would Change Cycling Forever. (But Will It Work?) 👉 https://youtu.be/tG7ILMmxT44 📹 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 #industry #postcovidrecovery #recession #bikebrand #2024 #wrapup #economicrecovery  📸 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 Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Dec 24, 2024 • 29min

If You Could Change One Thing About Cycling, What Would It Be? | GCN Show Ep. 624

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 624 We love cycling (as you know!), but in this show, Si Richardson and Dan Lloyd ask a fun question: If you could change one thing about cycling, what would it be? From small things like making bikes easier to clean, to bigger changes, like improving how non-cyclists treat cyclists, we share all the ideas presenters here at GCN came up with. We've also got the latest cycling news, a Christmas-themed "Hack/Bodge of the Week", and much more! Plus, make Dan do the ride he never wanted to do: 🤣 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutau... ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!  00:36 - This week in the world of cycling  02:49 - What's the one thing you'd change about cycling? 10:10 - Cycling Shorts  10:18 - New WorldTour 2025 team kits 11:51 - Urban Mobility Readiness ranking 13:20 - New York suggests ebikes need license plates 14:12 - Selle Italia just bought Vittoria shoes  15:44 - Cycling leads to longer lifespan? 17:00 - In memory of Rik Van Looy 17:33 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 20:56 - Caption Competition 23:49 - Comment of the Week 26:54 - 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 Let us know what you think! 💭 What's the one thing you would change about cycling if you could? 🚴‍♂️🤔 Watch more on GCN... 📹 The UCI Budget Rule That Would Change Cycling Forever. (But Will It Work?) 👉 https://youtu.be/tG7ILMmxT44?si=JEbZKcq67Qj5jYJk 📹 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 #automobile #motorists #vehicles #bikelife #cyclingnews #news #gcnshow 📸 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 Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Dec 17, 2024 • 38min

Why I Was Wrong About Safety in Pro Cycling | GCN Show Ep. 623

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 623 In this week's show, Simon Richardson and Dan Lloyd discuss safety in pro cycling, and why change is needed. Specifically, they focus on whether young pros take too many risks and what could be done to mitigate accidents. Plus, they're rating the latest WorldTour team kits, diving into Strava’s questionable A.I. "compliments", and a new award for Mark Cavendish! Fundraiser for Carl: 👉 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nbck.dk/fundraiser&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1734431141853456&usg=AOvVaw0Q7sWfAeRa7HvPWzdyKjPb  Make Dan do the ride he never wanted to do: 🤣 👉https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/fundraisers/daniellloyd/manchester-to-london-2025 ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!  00:44 - This week in the world of cycling  02:19 - Whose responsibility is the safety of pro cyclists? 05:00 - Is it riders who make cycling unsafe? 10:58 - Cycling Shorts  11:05 - New WorldTour 2025 team kits 13:15 - Eddy Mercx's accident 14:01 - Strava's A.I. summaries   15:28 - Rapha founder's challenge for Dan 18:17 - More on Strava 18:54 - Bike launches: Colnago Y1RS 19:35 - BBC SPOTY for Mark Cavendish 20:09 - Fundraiser for Carl from Nørrebro Cykleklub  21:26 - Wahoo giveaway winner! 🎉 #AD 🤝 Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness  21:54 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 27:45 - Caption Competition  30:29 - Comment of the Week 36:47 - 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 Do you agree that young riders need protecting from themselves or does safety still rest on the shoulders of the pro peloton? 🤔 Let us know what you think in the comments. 💬   Watch more on GCN... 📹 Can I Ride 50 Miles On A Penny Farthing? 👉 https://youtu.be/C8pxR5WJUkE?si=zh7HUnXsSniOZcwu 📹 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 #procyclist #procycling #peloton #safety #cyclinglife #markcavendish #worldtour #2025 #astana 📸 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 Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Dec 10, 2024 • 23min

Is Cycling Attractive? | GCN Show Ep. 622

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 622 Cycling might be one of the most watched sports globally, but how does it fare as a hobby in the eyes of the public? 🤔 Surprisingly, surveys suggest that cycling doesn’t even crack the top 15 most attractive hobbies. Naturally, this sparked a bit of debate at GCN Megabase, so we sent Hank out for an “independent” public survey to settle it once and for all. Let’s just say... it didn’t quite go to plan! 🚴‍♂️😂 Wahoo Elemnt Ace giveaway 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNWahooAceCompetition (This promotion is only open to those residing in: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. Entries close 10:00GMT Friday 13th December 2024 and winners will be announced in a GCN Show from Tuesday 17th December 2024. For more info see http://gcn.eu/terms.) 00:00 GCN Show headlines 00:34 Is cycling an attractive hobby to women? 03:14 Hank on a mission 06:03 What is the most attractive hobby? 06:31 Cycling shorts 06:37 BBC Sports Personality of the Year 08:14 The new Colnago Y1RS 09:20 Tom Pidcock leaves INEOS Grenadiers 10:54 Homes near bike paths worth more 12:01 Bike theft of man who rode 4k miles  13:33 #AD Wahoo Elemnt Ace giveaway 13:51 Hack/bodge of the week 17:56 Caption competition 19:39 Comments of the week 22:12 Coming up on the channel 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 cycling is an attractive hobby?🚴👀 Watch more on GCN... 📹 America's Most Epic Bikepacking Trail | 3-Day Colorado-Utah Adventure 👉 https://youtu.be/bxNysQsyZaM 📹 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 #hobby #pogacar #colnago #ineosgrenadiers #biketheft #publicsurvey  📸 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 Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels
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Dec 3, 2024 • 38min

Aero WAS Everything, Light Bikes Are Back?! | GCN Show Ep. 621

🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 621 From our brand new GCN studio, we're talking all about lightweight bikes! After seeing Scott's new Addict RC, we were wondering whether light bikes are the holy grail (and always have been) or if weight really doesn't matter... We've also got some opinions on Lance Armstrong from Si, a massive new launch from Wahoo (hello, Wahoo Elemnt ACE!), and even a chance for you to WIN one! 🥳 Enter here for a chance to win the new Wahoo Elemnt ACE head unit! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNWahooAceCompetition ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 01:13 - This week in the world of cycling 03:01 - Lightweight bikes are back! 08:08 - What does it mean for the rest of us? 13:07 - Cycling Shorts 13:13 - The new Wahoo Elemnt ACE 15:54 - Our Wahoo ACE competition! 🎉 https://gcn.eu/GCNWahooAceCompetition 17:12 - Free studded tyres in Canada for winter cycling 18:36 - New Colnago? 19:49 - Ineos' Steve Cummings moves to Jayco-AlUla 20:22 - 10-year-celebration Zwift update! 21:30 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 25:34 - Caption Competition 28:12 - Comment of the Week 36:38 - 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 Do you think lightweight bikes are back? 🪶 Let us know in the comments! And what do you think of our brand new set? 😍 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Can I Survive The 4 Hardest Workouts On Zwift? 👉  • Can I Survive The 4 Hardest Workouts ...  📹 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 🎵 The Harrysons - Harry Edvino Big, Deep, Kung Fu, Hit - Epidemic Sound Cheering, 50 People - Epidemic Sound Journey Ahead of Us - Trailer Worx Storytime - FormantX Horroresque, Evil, Dark Distorted Piano - Epidemic Sound Hygiene, Toothpick, Glass Jar, Shake 01 - Epidemic Sound Kung Fu, Roll, Soft - Epidemic Sound Snare Drum, Rolls, Tight, Long - Epidemic Sound #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #gcnshow #wahoo #wahooace #biketech 📸 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 Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels

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