Gran Fondo Fatigue: Are Sportives Worth It?

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 594
Are sportives REALLY worth it, or are they a waste of money? Is it possible to have the same epic riding experience for free these days? We dive in - weighing the pros, cons, and middle ground!
Hank & Manon also cover the latest cycling news, including the end of the Giro d'Italia, retirement announcements, the winner of our Pirelli tyre competition, and much more!
0:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!
0:49 Are sportives a waste of money?
1:27 What are the pros of sportives?
3:33 What are the cons?
6:02 What about a middle ground?
7:11 The future of sportives and our experiences of them
9:08 Cycling Shorts!
9:18 End of the Giro d’Italia
10:13 Pogačar getting flagged on Strava
12:07 Netflix’s release of "Tour de France: Unchained" Season 2’s trailer
12:30 Pauline Ferrand-Prevot announces her retirement
13:09 82-year-old woman climbs Mont Ventoux for Gaza Aid
14:02 New Guinness world record attempt
15:22 Pirelli Competition announcement!
15:50 Shimano’s new GRX
16:32 Hack/Bodge Of the Week
21:56 Caption Competition
24:14 Comment Of The Week
26:35 This Week On GCN
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Gran Fondo Fatigue: Are Sportives Worth It?

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Why Pogačar Is So Good, Racing Makes Him Slower | GCN Show Ep. 633 37:08

2 дня назад37:08

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This Is Why We’re Not Getting Safer Cycling | GCN Show Ep. 632 44:22

16 дней назад44:22

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 632 🚴 New research just dropped that might give us some optimism on improving cycling for everyone...but can we actually do anything about it? We hear from one of the authors, who explains how the "loud majority" in local activism doesn’t always reflect what most people want. What role might this play in cycling? 👀 Plus, we've got scary news on car crash prevention systems, an epic comeback story, the end of Netflix's "Unchained", and a roundup of the most hipster gravel and ultra races from last week! ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:48 - This week in the world of cycling 02:08 - New research on the "motonormative" mindset 03:15 - Our interview with Professor Ian Walker 08:02 - What do we make of this? 12:46 - Cycling Shorts 15:30 - Netflix’s “Unchained” cancelled 15:09 - New research on safety tech in cars 16:34 - Do Airtags work for bike tracking? 17:15 - New Silca tubeless sealant 🎉 18:11 - Road, gravel, & ultra racing news 🏁 22:15 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 30:03 - Caption competition 32:24 - Comment of the week 41:05 - 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 Has what Professor Walker shared made you feel more optimistic, or surprised you? 🚗 What do you think? Do you think things will ever change? 🤨 Let us know in the comments! Watch more on GCN... 📹 The Competition To Find Cycling's Next Superstar | Zwift Academy 2025 Ep. 1 👉 • The Competition To Find Cycling's Nex... 📹 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 #cannondale #cyclingsafety #cyclinglife #infrastructure #unchained #netflix #procycling #procyclist #unbound #gravel #gravelriding #gravelcycling 📸 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…

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The Strangest Training Hack That Might Just Work | GCN Show Ep. 631 37:37

23 дня назад37:37

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 631 Could riding less—or even not at all—actually make you a better cyclist? How much can you really improve with rest? After finding a study showing someone improved their VO2 max more after taking a long break from exercise, Dan Lloyd and Si Richardson got curious. 🤔 They discuss it in today's show, plus, why they believe Tadej Pogačar might race Paris-Roubaix this year, how cycling could save your employer thousands, a major announcement with Core, Egan Bernal’s amazing first win since his crash, and more! 🚴‍♂️ Donate here to Ambitious About Autism! 👉 https://gcn.eu/DansDonation 🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinDanL2M ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:48 - This week in the world of cycling 03:02 - Should you take time off the bike? 11:09 - Cycling Shorts 11:17 - News from Canyon & Canopy 11:52 - Utah bill that might kill gravel & MTB racing? 13:11 - Cyclist fatalities in the U.S. are down 13:44 - Egan Bernal's first win since crash 14:30 - Cycling to work leads to fewer sick days 18:07 - GCN+ mentioned among "best cycling movies & documentaries" 19:32 - Announcing our new partner, Core! 🎉#AD In association with Core 20:59 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 28:23 - Caption competition 30:04 - Comment of the week 35:23 - 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 Has a long period of rest ever significantly helped your training, or made you a better cyclist?🚴 If so, how have you used what you learned? 🤓 Watch more on GCN... 📹 The World’s Fittest Cyclists Don’t Use FTP. Should You? 👉 https://youtu.be/IglpZPEVkH4?si=1-uUz8pF5ztgbsys 📹 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 #zwiftacademy #tadejpogacar #exercise #fitness #variety #training #trainingvolume #riding #canyonbikes #roadsafety #eganbernal #heattraining #core #temperaturesensor 📸 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…

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Should Cyclists Just Leave Some Roads To Cars? | GCN Show Ep. 630 37:44

30 дней назад37:44

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCNShow630 Are there roads we shouldn't ride on, even if we legally can?! In today's show, Dan Lloyd and Si Richardson discuss whether we should exercise our rights as cyclists to ride down roads that might be potentially dangerous due to motorists, or just save ourselves from the "hassle" and find quieter roads. What's the line? Plus, we share some big news from GCN & Zwift, update you on the World Cyclocross Championships, bring you the fastest road bike in the world, and much more! 🚴‍♂️ Donate here to Ambitious About Autism! 👉 https://gcn.eu/DansDonation 🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinDanL2M ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:43 - This week in the world of cycling 03:33 - Are there certain roads cyclists shouldn't ride on? 12:21 - Zwift Academy is BACK! 🎉 #AD In association with @Zwift 13:51 - Cycling Shorts 14:39 - The dawn of smart handlebars?! 16:15 - Shimano launch Cues groupset 17:08 - Zwift rides with Sir Chris Hoy in preparation of Tour de 4 18:10 - Bike theft video update! 20:39 - In memory of Aidan Worden 21:14 - Hack/Bodge of the week 26:06 - Caption competition 28:44 - Comment of the week 35:01 - 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 there are some roads cyclists should give a miss? 🤔 If so, where are you drawing the line? Let us know in the comments! 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Coast To Coast: 300km Winter Fastpacking Epic Across Wales 👉 • Coast To Coast: 300km Winter Fastpack... 📹 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 📸 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…

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UAE's Head Of Performance Reveals Secrets Of Zone 2, Low Cadence & Altitude Training 47:42

4 weeks назад47:42

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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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A Broken Dan? The 350km Ride That MIGHT Be A Step Too Far | GCN Show Ep. 629 38:51

5 weeks назад38:51

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🎥 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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I Got Smoked By An Illegal E-bike - Does It Matter? | GCN Show Ep. 628 36:15

6 weeks назад36:15

36:15

🎥 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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Are Things About To Ungravel? | GCN Show Ep. 627 37:54

7 weeks назад37:54

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 627 As gravel bikes evolve and become ever closer to mountain bikes, are they actually on a path to extinction? In today's show, Si & Dan question whether the gravel bike might be facing an existential crisis. Gravel bikes have evolved so much ...and where is that evolution going? Plus, they discuss a $30,000 steel Condor, bid farewell to the most powerful woman in cycling, share updates on fundraising for Dan's 350km ride, comments of the week, & much more! Win a Rouvy indoor kit bundle! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNRouvyCompetition 🚴‍♂️ Donate to get Dan riding 350km! 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutau... 🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride: 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutau... ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:45 - This week in the world of cycling 01:32 - Will gravel bikes go "extinct"? 09:50 - "Let's Dance" featuring Peter Sagan! 10:55 - New Orbea 11:12 - Tom Pidcock's new bike & kit 12:51 - Vintage Condor Baracchi steel bike 14:53 - Update on fundraising for Dan's ride 16:41 - EF Oatly's "In & Out" List 17:37 - Bonnie Tu (Giant Cycling Group) retires 18:15 - Rouvy indoor kit bundle giveaway! 🎉 #AD 🤝 In association with Rouvy 18:43 - GCN Zwift Club Rides & Tour de Zwift 19:24 - Dan won a race! 22:04 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 28:08 - Caption Competition 30:54 - Comment of the Week 35:35 - This Week on GCN Useful Links: Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us every Wednesday at 18:30 GMT! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides 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 Do you think the evolution of the gravel bike will lead to its extinction? 🦕 Are gravel bikes and mountain bikes getting too close? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️ Watch more on GCN... 📹 Is This The Worst Piece Of Cycling Equipment On The Planet? 👉 https://youtu.be/tFlw0-NDfM8?si=Fuhv97f_twEi1w84 📹 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 #gravelbikes #mountainbike #mtb #gravelcycling #gravelcyclist 📸 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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If You’re A Cyclist In 2025, You NEED To Do This | GCN Show Ep. 626 33:26

8 weeks назад33:26

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 626 2025 is here, and we’ve all got exciting goals and resolutions for the year! But what should those resolutions be for a cyclist? Dan Lloyd and Conor Dunne share 4 things cyclists should be doing this year to take their riding to the next level—based on the latest modern advice and scientific knowledge. Plus, we’ve got more bad news for the cycling industry, world records, a questionable internet hack for inflating your tires, comments of the week, and much more! 🚴‍♂️ Donate to get Dan riding 350km! 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/fundraisers/daniellloyd/manchester-to-london-2025 🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride: 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/event/manchester-to-london-2025 ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:37 - This week in the world of cycling 02:42 - What should a cyclist's 2025 resolution be? 10:16 - Cycling Shorts 10:23 - Beware of scams! (Fake Rapha website) 11:32 - New Penny Farthing world record 12:30 - The biggest cycling loop in Britain 14:02 - Is this a hack or a bodge? 14:35 - Scheme to get more people on bikes 15:30 - Brompton's profits down in 2024 17:12 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 25:16 - Caption Competition 27:23 - Comment of the Week 31:25 - This Week on GCN Useful Links: Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us every Wednesday at 18:30 GMT! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides 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 What are your 2025 goals as a cyclist? 🚴 Has this conversation changed your mind on anything? Let us know down in the comments! ⬇️ Watch more on GCN... 📹 How To Get Fit Using Zwift Like A Pro 👉 https://youtu.be/Sj7gHnqDzjI?si=xhAn7EJi_mO25nlb 📹 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 #2025 #fitness #dan'sjourney #health #goals #2025goals #lifestylechange #training #trainingtips #resistancetraining #healthylifestyle #nutrition 📸 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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Is This The Year The Bike Industry Bounces Back? | GCN Show Ep. 625 23:43

9 weeks назад23:43

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🎥 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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If You Could Change One Thing About Cycling, What Would It Be? | GCN Show Ep. 624 29:22

10 weeks назад29:22

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🎥 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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Why I Was Wrong About Safety in Pro Cycling | GCN Show Ep. 623 38:09

11 weeks назад38:09

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🎥 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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Is Cycling Attractive? | GCN Show Ep. 622 23:20

12 weeks назад23:20