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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. Subscribe to our YouTube channel 👉 https://www.gcn.eu Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Visit our website 👉 https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com Upload your hacks and bodges 👉 https://www.gcn.eu/gcnuploader Check out the GCN Shop 👉 https://www.gcn.eu/gcnshop 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

  1. 23 HR AGO

    Cycling's New Problem: It's Too Fast | GCN Show Ep. 620

    🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 620 Is cycling getting too fast? After the Tour de France director raised this concern, we’re diving into the debate. Could the extreme speeds during races be causing the terrible crashes we’ve seen this year? Is this really the problem, and what can be done to make racing safer? Plus, we're sharing bad news out of Canada, a new King KOM, and how bike lanes are making roads safer for everyone. 🚦👀 ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:49 - This week in the world of cycling 02:28 - "Riders are going too fast!" 05:05 - Are cyclists REALLY too fast? 12:17 - Cycling Shorts 12:25 - Anti-cycling rhetoric in Canada 14:19 - UCI Track Champions League 15:35 - New Motirolo Strava record 17:03 - Battle for brains: Mehdi Kordi's transfer 17:30 - Bike lanes are actually make roads safer 🎉 18:27 - Fun traffic stat: Amsterdam's changing streets! 19:32 - Man sentenced after cyclist killed by driver 20:13 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 26:21 - Caption Competition 28:46 - Comment of the Week 34:57 - 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 do you make of pro cycling being "too fast"? 🚴‍♂️💨 What should be done about it? 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Here's How To Do The Pros Secret Training 👉  • Here's How To Do The Pros Secret Trai...  📹 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 #bikesafety #procycling #procyclist 📸 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

    37 min
  2. 19 NOV

    The SUPERPOWER Of Knowing Your Muscle Fibre Type | GCN Show Ep. 619

    🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 619 Are You Training Wrong?  New research suggests you might be! Si and Dan reveal how understanding their muscle fibre types could have made them better cyclists back in the day. In this video, they dive into the science behind muscle fibre types – fast twitch vs. slow twitch – and debate whether every cyclist should know theirs to optimize their performance and enjoy a better riding experience. Could this be the secret to improving your training? Win a pair of new Elitewheels G36 Gravel wheels 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNElitewheelsCompetition  (This promotion is open to all locations worldwide. Entries close 10:00GMT Friday 29th November 2024 and winners will be announced in a GCN Show from Tuesday 3rd December 2024. For more info see: gcn.eu/terms) 00:00 Welcome the GCN Show - Headlines 00:59 Lizzie Deignan - 2025 will be last year as pro 01:19 Lightweight folding cargo bike 01:48 Knowing your muscle fibre type 06:22 How do you measure muscle fibre type? 07:17 Age matters 10:04 Cycling shorts 10:09 The fight for the best cycling brains 11:16 Paddy McGuinness rides a chopper for charity 11:58 Bond Almand sets Pan-American highway record 14:12 Possible increase in bike prices due to Trump's import tariffs 15:23 GM to make bike alert tech standard in cars 16:48 Black Friday deals at GCN Shop  17:57 Winner of the CORE Heat Sensor 18:32 #AD Elitewheels G36 competition 19:05 Hack/bodge of the week 25:17 Caption competition 27:12 Comments of the week 32:56 Coming up on the channel this week 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 Are you fast twitch or slow twitch muscle dominant? 💪 Watch more on GCN... 📹 I Finally Took Creatine And The Results Shocked Me 👉 https://youtu.be/aDsjMalY6bE 📹 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 #muscle #fasttwitchfibers #musclefitness #trainingtips #enduranceathlete #sprinter  📸 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 Ve

    35 min
  3. 12 NOV

    These Are The Biggest Wastes Of Money In Cycling | GCN Show Ep. 618

    🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 618 What is the most you’ve spent with regard to cycling?  Was it a whole bicycle?  Accessories?  Components? Quite a subjective topic right?  Well, that is exactly what Si and Dan discuss some of the cycling things that they and the ex-pros at GCN Megabase have spent on, which turned out to be an absolute waste of money! 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show -  Headlines 00:41 Mark Cavendish officially retires from cycling 01:10 $1800 ambulance ride after bike crash 01:34 The biggest money wasters in cycling 02:11 A commuter bike 03:50 An altitude tent 05:29 Cycling Overshoes 05:53 Cheap brake pads 06:46 Cycling kit 06:59 Top end bike components 10:55 Groupset upgrades 14:25 Cycling shorts 14:30 Mark Cavendish finishes his final race 16:18 MTB World Champ - Alan Hatherly tries road racing 18:47 A cyclist's very expensive ambulance ride 20:17 Orro bikes and i-ride bikes bought over by Baaj Capital 21:09 App with Interactive map for cyclists 22:40 GCN x Zwift Club Rides 23:52 #AD Elitewheels releases new gravel wheels 24:26 #AD Core Body Temperature sensor giveaway 25:06 Hack/bodge of the week 31:40 Caption competition 34:08 Comments of the week 37:26 Coming up this week 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 Any thing we missed out that can be deemed a waste of money? 💰 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Know Your Zones: Your Ultimate (Tech-Free) Guide To Zone Training 👉 https://youtu.be/KcPeiyQihlQ 📹 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 #moneywaste #bikecomponents #bikeaccessories #commuterbike #cyclingclothing #waste #thingsyoushouldknow #mistakes  📸 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 Pre

    40 min
  4. 5 NOV

    The Pro Cycling Arms Race Nobody Is Talking About | GCN Show Ep. 617

    🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 617 This week, Dan & Si cover the pro cycling arms race, which is real and gaining pace! This isn't a race anymore just for the best and most talented riders, but for the best coaches, aerodynamicists, minds & equipment. Dan & Si also dive into how this arms race might not actually be good news for the rest of us though... They also cover Mark Cavendish's aikido skills, how you can get arrested for cycling and using your phone in Japan, bike brands working to limit their carbon footprint, a competition to win a CORE heat sensor and much more! ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!  00:40 - This week in the world of cycling  01:49 - The pro cycling arms race nobody is talking about 08:46 - How is this a bad thing? 11:58 - Win a CORE sensor! #AD 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNCoreCompetition  12:38 - Cycling Shorts  12:47 - Jail for cyclists caught using their phones in Japan 15:04 - Brands come together to help cut supply chain emissions 16:02 - Canyon partnered with REI to offer in-store servicing in the USA 16:10 - Decathlon's 5-person cargo bike 16:34 - Kickstarter tyre pressure gauge  17:21 - GCN x AGU Limited Edition jerseys ✨ 17:47 - Calling all Zwifters out there! Tell us: which are the most brutal training sessions? 18:45 - Chris Hoy's book is now available 19:07 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 25:48 - Caption Competition 28:30 - Comment of the Week 36:43 - This Week On GCN 🎉 Join us for a GCN Club Ride tomorrow, 06/11/24 at 18:30 GMT! 👉 https://gcn.eu/l3CXS6  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 Were you aware of this pro cycling "arms race"? 😳 What do you think about it? Get involved down below! 👇 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Here's How To Do The Pros Secret Training 👉 https://youtu.be/t5ybSriecW8?si=wSpqy5k4KAMkAcIh 📹 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 #procylist #aerodynamics 📸 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 Volks

    38 min
  5. 29 OCT

    The Fast Vs Slow Cycling Debate: What’s Cycling At Its best? | GCN Show Ep. 616

    🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 616 Is cycling at its best when going fast or taking it slow? Is the thrill of high speeds, being aero, and pushing your limits the most enjoyable part of cycling, or is it more about relaxing, being with oneself, and enjoying a steady ride? Conor and Si are polar opposites on this debate, but will they find common ground? 👀 Plus, they're diving into how machine learning could revolutionise bike path planning, Tadej Pogačar’s epic new contract, and why Mathieu Van Der Poel might be choosing to miss the Tour de France next year... ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!  00:38 - This week in the world of cycling  02:17 - Cycling fast or slow: What’s the true spirit of cycling? 10:35 - Cycling Shorts  10:41 - Machine learning how best to implement cycling infrastructure 12:43 - Tadej Pogacar’s new UAE contract 13:04 - Mathieu van der Poel may return to mountain biking  13:49 - Patrick Lange won the Ironman World Championships 14:31 - Reflecting on Sir Chris Hoy's announcement  15:34 - Zwift Club ride with Conor 🔥 16:55 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 22:59 - Caption Competition   25:45 - Comment of the Week 30:51 - This Week On GCN Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉  https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships 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 do you think? 💭 Is riding fast or slow, "cycling at its best", or do you think each has its own purpose? ✨👇 Watch more on GCN... 📹 How Fast Is An Old Pinarello With New Dura-Ace? 👉 https://youtu.be/9lCdtPdS33I?si=PO3bJgJ21RWs_LBz 📹 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 #fast #slow #pace #bikepace #woutvanaert #mathieuvanderpoel #tadejpogacar  📸 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/precisionhy

    33 min
  6. 22 OCT

    What Can We Do About Skyrocketing Bike Prices? | GCN Show Ep. 615

    🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 615 Bikes are too expensive... so what can be done about it? Dan & Si dive into this super complex topic, plus, share the latest in tech, including the “Wuhan Weapon”, discuss how Specialized are offering free bike repairs, cover news of a Norwegian supercoach joining cycling, and tackle the big question—could Wout van Aert actually be a squirrel...? 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!  00:52 This week in the world of cycling  03:24 Bikes are too expensive. What can we do?  11:22 Cycling Shorts  11:32 New bike from Orbea #AD  12:40 Specialized are refurbishing 1 million bikes (for free!) 13:46 10-year deal between Uno-X & Ridley Bikes 14:26 Olav Aleksander Bu’s shift to pro cycling 16:22 “Masked Singer” & Wout van Aert  17:47 Zwift’s Tour of Watopia has just started! #AD 19:11 Hack/Bodge of the Week 26:49 Caption Competition   29:54 Comment of the Week 39:07 This Week On GCN 41:23 Extreme Corner Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉  https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships 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 do you think about this? 📈 What’s the answer? 🤔 Watch more on GCN... 📹 The Perfect Cycling Destination Everyone’s Missing 👉 📹 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 #bikeindustry #expensive 📸 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

    43 min
  7. 15 OCT

    Hidden Dangers: Is Cycling Bad For You? | GCN Show Ep. 614

    🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 614 Can too much cycling actually be BAD for you? New research sheds light on this long-running debate...and we're diving straight in. Dan & Si also share the results from the first-ever European Mechanic's Championships, their inaugural "Cool Head of the Week" award, and why one top triathlete won’t be winning the Tour de France anytime soon... Turns out, he’s not up for the pay cut! 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:42 This week in the world of cycling 02:32 Can too much cycling actually be BAD for you? 08:00 Cycling Shorts 08:08 Bike Mechanic’s European World Championships 09:45 Zoe Backstedt Finished 3rd Overall With No Teammates 10:51 Fayetteville (Arkansas) Bikepacking Route Network Launch! 11:39 Zwift Racing Score 12:49 Lifetime Grand Prix Series 2025 14:18 Why Kristian Blummenfelt Won’t Ride in the Tour de France... 16:45 Hack/Bodge of the Week 25:07 Caption Competition  26:54 Comment of the Week 28:18 Special Guest Appearance 31:25 More Comments! 33:53 This Week On GCN Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance 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 Have you had any health-related problems happen after an epic endurance ride? Or are you the healthiest you’ve ever been since you entered the sport? ❤️‍🔥 Watch more on GCN... 📹 5 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Saddle 👉  • 5 Things You Need To Know Before Buyi...  📹 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 #health #fitness #overtraining #injury 📸 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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  8. 8 OCT

    Why The Gravel World Championships Were MUCH Harder Than You Think | GCN Show Ep. 613

    🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 613 The 2024 Gravel World Championships took some heat for being lacking enough “serious” gravel, but we’re here to break down why it was way tougher than you think—and why it matters! Dan & Si also share news of what Mark Cavendish has in common with James Bond, which might not be immediately obvious. They also cover why Lachlan Morton is an even bigger legend than previously thought, and why the cycling utopia of the Netherlands is going to seem a little less idyllic if one politician gets their way… 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:48  This week in the world of cycling 02:09 Si’s Experience at the Gravel World Champs 04:18 Were the Gravel Championships actually a gravel race? 🤔 09:54 Corners at the Gravel Worlds 11:39 Course & UCI World Championships in the U.S.? 12:37 Do cyclists always complain about the Gravel Worlds lacking gravel? 14:05 Cycling Shorts 14:19 WaveWear shorts that reduce lactic acid in legs?! 15:11 What do James Bond & Mike Cavendish have in common? 16:04 Lachlan Morton sets the Around Australia record 20:56 Minister Madlener's aim to have 25% of bike users wearing helmets in the Netherlands 22:24 Cyclist-Only Bike Shuttle Bus Under The River Thames 23:12 Join us in our weekly Club Ride on Zwift! 🎉 23:50 Hack/Bodge Of the Week 30:34 Caption Competition  32:57 Comment of the Week 38:07 This Week On GCN Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance 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 What did you think about the gravel course on Saturday? 🚵‍♂️ 🔥 Join us in our GCN Club Rides! 👉 https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/view/... Watch more on GCN... 📹 Are Wider Gravel Tyres Better? 👉   • Are Wider Gravel Tyres Better?  📹 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 #gravel #gravelworldchampionships #uci #worldchamps #worldchampionship #2024 📸 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 Preci

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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. Subscribe to our YouTube channel 👉 https://www.gcn.eu Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Visit our website 👉 https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com Upload your hacks and bodges 👉 https://www.gcn.eu/gcnuploader Check out the GCN Shop 👉 https://www.gcn.eu/gcnshop 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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