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Global Cycling NetworkTadej Pogačar Just Got Even Better: Everybody Should Be Scared | GCN Show 676Welcome to a special Christmas edition of the GCN Show, where we analyze Tadej Pogačar’s "scary" early-season form after he obliterated the famous Coll de Rates KOM during a massive training ride in Spain. We also take a look at the bold new 2026 kit reveals from Ineos Grenadiers and Canyon-SRAM, plus the news of a controversial billion-dollar bike path project. Finally, we celebrate the festive season with a special wheel-themed edition of Hack or Bodge and round up the latest ultra-cycling world records.
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2025-12-2339 min
Global Cycling NetworkDoes Cycling HAVE To Be Dangerous? | GCN Show Ep. 675This week on the GCN Show, we weigh up the risks of riding to ask: does cycling always have to be dangerous? We also take a first look at the new 2026 World Tour team kits, break down Tadej Pogačar's surprisingly light race schedule ahead of the Tour, and catch up on Mathieu van der Poel's return to cyclocross. Plus, we have all your usual favorites including Hack or Bodge and a fresh Caption Competition.
2025-12-1635 min
Global Cycling NetworkThe Mistake Most Of Us Make When Training | GCN Show 674In this week's GCN Show, Si and Dan discuss the dreaded "Grey Zone" and why doing too much riding at this middle intensity might be making you tired without actually making you faster. We also look at a new study linking the world's happiest countries to cycling, and discuss the controversial new documentary narrated by Lance Armstrong. Plus, stay tuned for a massive counterfeit bike bust, a strange new electric vehicle from Honda, and your Hacks and Bodges!
2025-12-0940 min
Global Cycling NetworkWe Can’t Believe We Used To Use These Products | GCN Show 673Welcome to GCN Show 673! This week, we're taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane to discuss cycling products we happily used to ride with, but wouldn't dream of touching now. From ancient gearing to questionable accessories, join us as we explore how far cycling tech has come, alongside big news from the world of pro cycling, urban cycling, and more!
2025-12-0342 min
Global Cycling NetworkCyclists Should Be Allowed To Run Red Lights | GCN Show Ep. 672This week on the GCN Show, we dive into a controversial debate: is it time to legalize cyclists running red lights and stop signs? We also take a look at a bonkers new "6-in-1" GPS head unit that uses AI and inflates your tires, plus we analyze the highest VO2 Max potentially ever recorded. Finally, we discuss why over 6,000 people have signed a petition to change the route of the Tour de France.
2025-11-2544 min
Global Cycling NetworkI'm 42, Should I Know Better? | GCN Show Ep. 671This week on the GCN Show, Si explains the story behind his cuts and bruises after a nasty cyclocross crash! We investigate a new report that claims cycling is the most dangerous sport in America, ahead of basketball and football. Plus, Mathieu van der Poel could be taking on an Ironman, we check out the world's first aluminum velodrome.
2025-11-1843 min
Global Cycling Network5 Reasons Why Gravel Suspension Is Inevitable | GCN ShowIs full-suspension the inevitable future of gravel cycling? With Trek launching a new full-suspension gravel bike, the GCN Show presenters debate the five reasons why we'll all end up on one, and the arguments against. Plus, we cover the latest in cycling news, including a major bike recall, Mathieu van der Poel's 'Best Cyclist' crown, and the end of Gent-Wevelgem as we know it.
2025-11-1136 min
Global Cycling NetworkAre Exhibition Races Good for Cycling? | GCN Show Ep. 669This week on the GCN Show, we dive into the weird world of predetermined races—should fixed post-Tour criteriums be banished to the history books, or are they a bit of fun that should be celebrated? We discuss the origins of these races, share our own experiences, and debate the end-of-season ASO-run criteriums in Singapore and Japan. Plus, we've got a new law in Canada that could make it illegal to drop your child off to school on a bike, a new massive gravel stage race, and Conor tries to sell Dan on the UK's first "boozy bike trail".
2025-11-0433 min
Global Cycling NetworkChange Is Coming Are You Ready For It? | GCN SHOW 667The cycling world is changing fast! This week, we dive into the big debates: should electric cargo bikes share your local cycle lanes, and are full-suspension gravel bikes the future? Plus, we catch up on all the latest pro cycling drama, including the surprise end to the Strava vs. Garmin lawsuit , the latest on team mergers and closures, and some truly incredible record-breaking rides.
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2025-10-2138 min
Global Cycling NetworkPogačar Finally beaten… By GCN | GCN Show 666The race we've all been waiting for finally happened: Tadej Pogačar took on GCN's very own "best climber" and lawyer, Andrew Feather, at the Pogi Challenge—we've got the full breakdown of how it went! Plus, we bring you all the news from the Gravel World Championships, a look at some fascinating new cycling tech and laws, and recap a huge milestone for Pogačar's career. Tune in for the news, hacks and bodges, and an update on the Zwift Racing League teams!
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2025-10-1438 min
Global Cycling NetworkThe UCI Have Unbanned Stuff! What’s Next? | GCN Show Ep. 664The UCI has made some U-turns! This week, we dive into the rule reversal on handlebar width and the ban on time-trial helmets in road races - is it a positive step, or are they still not helping themselves? Plus, we celebrate Tadej Pogačar's historic season and discuss the surprising new full-suspension gravel bike from Trek. Finally, don't miss our reaction to the Women's World Road Race Championships upset and the latest updates from the Zwift Racing League.
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2025-10-0836 min
Global Cycling NetworkWhy Are We Obsessed With Weight When It Doesn't Actually Matter? | GCN Show Ep. 662In this episode of the GCN Show, we discuss the biggest topics in cycling this week. We dive into London's cycling chaos, the weight debate in professional cycling, and why Mathieu van der Poel's mountain bike dream didn't go as planned. Stick around to find out how you can win a pair of Elite Drive 2 carbon wheels!
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2025-09-1640 min
Global Cycling NetworkProof That Riding More And Riding Slower Gets You Faster | GCN Show Ep. 661Geraint Thomas and Ellen van Dijk bow out of professional cycling, but their long careers are a testament to the benefits of consistent training. This week, we dive into new evidence that suggests long, easy rides are the key to success and check out the latest tech from Wahoo, plus we round up all the cycling news and a new world record attempt!
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2025-09-0940 min
Global Cycling NetworkIs Van Der Poel About To Crash And Burn? | GCN Show Ep. 660Has Mathieu Van Der Poel bitten off more than he can chew? We dive into his quest to become a mountain bike world champion and whether he can succeed after a string of recent crashes. Plus, we've got the latest cycling news, a brand new giveaway, and your best hacks and bodges!
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2025-09-0342 min
Global Cycling Network7 Things We Wish We’d Known About Cycling Sooner | GCN SHOW Ep. 659Join Si and Conor as they reflect on their cycling careers and share what they wish they'd known from the very beginning. From training tips and maintenance tricks to the unwritten rules of the road, the GCN team is talking about the lessons learned over a lifetime on two wheels. You might be surprised by what they've discovered!
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2025-08-2934 min
Global Cycling NetworkDoes Cycling Have A Problem With Elitism And Snobbery? | GCN Show Ep. 658Welcome to the GCN Show! This week, we issue another apology after viewers criticized our perceived snobbery in the last episode. We ask if cycling has a wider problem with being unfriendly and elitist, and if so, what can we do about it. We also have an update on the world of cycling, including a naked bike thief and cycle lanes that were ripped out in North East England!
2025-08-2930 min
Global Cycling NetworkAre Pros Ruining Gravel For The Rest Of Us? | The GCN Show Ep. 657Is gravel racing becoming too extreme? In this episode of the GCN Show, Si and Dan are debating whether the sport needs rules to protect it from itself, as some racers are pushing the boundaries with controversial bike setups. We also cover a MAJOR cycling transfer, new health benefits of cycling, and reveal the winner of our caption competition. Plus, we've got a fantastic Wahoo prize bundle up for grabs!
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2025-08-2935 min
Global Cycling NetworkWhy My New Bike Is Dangerously Fast | The GCN Show Ep. 656This week on The GCN Show, we're asking a serious question: are modern bikes TOO good? After a ride on his new superbike, Dan argues that the incredible speeds of today's bikes could be dangerous in the wrong hands. We debate whether you need to "pay your dues" before riding the best tech.
Plus, we've got all the latest news, including the incredible story of the new Box Hill Strava KOM, a website selling used pro kit (including Ben Healy's Tour de France skin suit), and France's massive €2 billion investment into cycling.
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2025-08-0535 min
Global Cycling NetworkTour de France Ratings Are Down. Should We Be Worried? | GCN Show Ep. 655Welcome back to the GCN Show! This week, we're diving into the big story: new data shows that TV viewing figures for the Tour de France are in decline. We analyse the numbers, discuss the "Pogačar effect," and ask the crucial question: should we be worried about the future of the sport?
PLUS! We've got a mind-blowing new double Everesting World Record, a spectacular result for Conor at the world's biggest race, some good news for all you weekend warriors, and a new Penny Farthing speed record!
All that, plus your best hacks, captions, and comments!
2025-07-2932 min
Global Cycling NetworkThe One Record Tadej Pogačar Hasn't Broken | GCN Show Ep. 654Welcome to the GCN Show! This week, we're asking a big question: Is there still one record that Tadej Pogačar can't break? We dive deep into his incredible climbing performance on Hautacam at the Tour de France and compare it to the legendary, controversial record set by Bjarne Riis back in 1996.
We also discuss the difficult topic of doping in cycling, both past and present, and whether modern advancements in technology mean not all old records are breakable. Plus, we've got news on the best and worst states for commuting in America, a look at some super-fast (and e...
2025-07-2236 min
Global Cycling NetworkIs The Tour de France Still The Ultimate Test Of Endurance? | GCN Show Ep. 653This week, we're asking a controversial question: is the Tour de France still the ultimate test of human endurance? We dive into the history of the race, comparing the epic 14-hour stages of the past with the high-speed, high-intensity racing of today.
We also have the latest news from the Giro d'Italia Women, including a controversial fine for race contender Marlen Reusser. We'll check out Tom Pidcock's latest MTB win, some wild new tech from the Tour, and discuss the mind-boggling number of speeding fines issued by San Francisco's new speed cameras.
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2025-07-1535 min
Global Cycling NetworkThe Insane Speeds Of The Tour de France Are Mind Blowing | The GCN Show Ep. 652
Welcome to the GCN Show! This week, we're doing a deep dive into the truly mind-boggling speeds and power data from the chaotic opening stages of the Tour de France. Find out what it really takes to stay in the front echelon in the crosswinds, with average speeds hitting over 60 km/h on the flat!
We also have the latest news from the Women's Giro d’Italia, a roundup of all the hot new tech from the Tour (including some bikes that might be illegal next year!), and a look at two incredible ultra-endurance record attempts.
2025-07-0835 min
Global Cycling NetworkThe Next Decade Long Cycling Debate Is Here | GCN Show Ep. 651🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 651
Last week, at the world’s biggest cycling trade show (Eurobike!) we caught a glimpse at the future of bikes & cycling tech. Today, we're talking you through the trends we're seeing in cycling right now, some of which are scary!
Plus, a bumper tech round up, the Moto GP rider taking on a pro bike race, Lance Armstrong coming back to pro racing (kind of) and Conor’s dream bike. 🚲✨
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2025-07-0133 minGlobal Cycling NetworkGet A Free Bike Fit With This GCN Show | GCN Show Ep. 650🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 650
We've got an exclusive offer this week! Courtesy of MyVeloFit, it's a free bike fit all done from the comfort of your own home! Plus, we talk all about entry-level and premium bikes, a new groupset from Shimano, a drop-dead gorgeous new Orbea, and MUCH more!
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2025-06-2431 minGlobal Cycling NetworkYou're Barred! Is This New UCI Rule Discriminatory? | GCN Show Ep. 649🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 649
The UCI have just banned a LOAD of tech and made some sweeping changes to their rules on equipment that's got quite a few people angry...Si Richardson & Dan Lloyd dive in. Plus, we’ve got tech news with six brand new groupsets, some new wheels, the newly crowned elite national road champion who is older than Dan, and a purple chain!
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2025-06-1740 minGlobal Cycling NetworkHow Does GCN Make Money? | GCN Show Ep. 648🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 648
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How does GCN work? How do we make money? Today we talk about how we're able to make the content that we make, and most importantly, why we work the way we do.
Plus, we've got some exciting new tech, racing news, hack/bodge of the week, and much more!
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00:47 - This Week In The World Of Cycling
2025-06-1034 min
2025-06-0658 minGlobal Cycling NetworkHow Do Unbound Records Keep Getting Smashed? | GCN Show Ep. 647🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 647
Speeds at Unbound have gone up by a whopping 35% in just 10 years. How?! We didn’t know, so we asked two-time Unbound winner, Ted King, what’s changed & whether the spirit of gravel is officially dead.
Plus, we've got someone going after Mark Beaumont's round-the-world record, a teenage sensation who’s winning more than Remco Evenepoel at the same age, and how exercise can reduce your risk of dying from cancer by a third!
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2025-06-0344 min2025-05-3058 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWe Need To Talk About Ar**hole Cyclists | GCN Show Ep. 646🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 646
We need to talk about cyclists behaving badly... It’s not a subject we like talking about or are taking lightly, but we think it’s important. Si Richardson & Dan Lloyd delve into what's happened in terms of bad cyclist behaviour and discuss what can be done about it.
Plus, we've got a new ranking of Europe's most child-friendly cycling cities, an off-the-scale fashion faux pas from one of the world's best pro cyclists, and a man riding where no one has ever ridden before. 😎
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2025-05-2732 min2025-05-231h 062025-05-2252 min2025-05-1658 min2025-05-1556 minGlobal Cycling NetworkThou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbour's Bike | GCN Show Ep. 644(Watch on Youtube here: https://gcn.eu/Show644)
This week, we explore whether wanting new bikes & gear might lead us down the path of not liking or appreciating the bikes we have! Plus, we talk about the return of the thumb shifter, MotoGP riders doing bicycle races, new world records in the velodrome, and rumours of a merger that could make a new super-team! 🙌
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00:52 - This Week In The World Of Cycling
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2025-05-1340 min2025-05-0852 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWe Got Robbed | GCN Show Ep. 643(Watch on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gR_EJw9U-A)
Conor Dunne competed in the Traka gravel race in Spain this previous weekend for what was going to be an epic GCN video. On their way home to the airport though, he and our filmmaker Liam, faced an extremely unfortunate situation. In today's show, Conor shares the story.
Plus, we bring some Wahoo news, updates from Si's rave, hack/bodge of the week and much more!
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00:58 - This Week In The World Of Cycli...
2025-05-0633 min2025-05-0246 min2025-05-0156 minGlobal Cycling Network8 Things I Learned After Starting Cycling Again | GCN Show Ep. 642Dan Lloyd’s been back on the bike for a while now — and he’s noticed quite a few things have changed! But have they changed for the better or for the worse? Plus we've got news on cyclists behaving badly, the current state of the cycling industry according to Shimano, comments of the week, and MUCH more!
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2025-04-2940 min
2025-04-2556 minGlobal Cycling NetworkIs This Event The Future Of Road Cycling? | GCN Show Ep. 641This week, Si and Dan dive deep into Levi's GranFondo – an event renowned for its stunning Californian scenery but equally infamous for its challenging route. We explore the unique dynamic of this event, which successfully blends a mass participation ride with a fiercely contested, unsupported race, truly taking cycling back to its basics! Is this the ultimate test?
Alongside our main talking point, we've got a packed show covering the latest cycling news, tech, and more! Including a new 24-hour indoor cycling record, Marianne Vos' incredible lifetime contract, concerns over potential US cycling tariffs, Gary Fisher's backing of a...
2025-04-2234 min2025-04-1857 minGlobal Cycling NetworkHow A Couple Of Idiots Could Ruin Cycling For Everyone | GCN Show Ep. 640Is pro cycling being ruined by...fans? After some wild scenes at Paris-Roubaix, we’re talking hooligan behaviour, rider safety, and what needs to be done about this. 👀 Plus we've got a basketball legend who thinks he can help UAE Team Emirates, how we may have accidentally predicted the future, and how Alex Paton was humbled on his latest trip to the US. 🇺🇸💥
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2025-04-1640 min
2025-04-111h 242025-04-1144 min2025-04-1035 minGlobal Cycling NetworkIs Gravel Riding Just Admitting Defeat To Motorists? | GCN Show Ep. 639🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 639
Does the increasing popularity of gravel riding have anything to do with a growing fear of riding on roads? And if so, does that mean we’re admitting defeat to motorists? After a gravel ride over the weekend, Dan Lloyd got to thinking.
Plus, we’re talking about the Belgian café giving away free éclairs, how Zwift are venturing outdoors, and a HUGE amount of hot new bike tech!
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2025-04-0829 minGlobal Cycling NetworkAre Pogačar & Van Der Poel REALLY As Good As We Make Them Out To Be? | GCN Show Ep. 638🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 638
Pogačar and Van der Poel are getting ready to face-off at the Tour of Flanders next weekend! They're the hottest properties in men’s cycling right now, but are they ACTUALLY as good as we’re all making them out to be? Or does their legendary status have something to do with the epic "rivalry" they have against each other? Dan Lloyd & Si Richardson dive in!
Plus, new pedal designs, a book from a former GCN presenter, and why the UCI are reversing a measure they put...
2025-04-0137 minGlobal Cycling NetworkCycling Has A BIG Problem, But Do We Need To Worry? | GCN Show Ep. 637🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 637
Is the bike industry really in trouble? 🚴♂️💭 After reading some gloomy news about the bike industry in the UK, Dan Lloyd & Si Richardson asked—is this really something to worry about? Turns out, maybe not! In this week’s GCN Show, they explain why.
Plus, they've got some really interesting research about safety in numbers, some standout stats from the BEST race of the year (Milan Sanremo, according to Si) & a whole load of new tech!
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00:35 - This week in th...
2025-03-2535 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWhy Cycling Is The Hardest Sport In The World | GCN Show Ep. 636🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 636
Is cycling categorically the most brutal sport in the world? After last week's crashes and brutal weather at Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico, it sure seems like it!
Plus, Dan Lloyd and Conor Dunne discuss the man who averaged 268w for 24 hours, the best bike paths they've ever seen, and the incredible sight of Peter Sagan dressed up as Ken with a painted-on six pack. 🤩
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00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:47 - This week in the world of cycling
01:42 - Cycling is the most bruta...
2025-03-1830 minGlobal Cycling NetworkAre You Making This Fundamental Mistake In Your Cycling? | GCN Show Ep. 635🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 635
This week, Dan Lloyd & Si Richardson discuss how many of us might be making a fundamental mistake with our cycling, focusing on power not speed... We dive into why some of the most physiologically-gifted riders never get the results you’d expect, whilst others, with less power, are amongst the world’s best! 🚴♂️💨
Plus, we cover cycling glasses with built-in A.I, a GCN shoutout in a parliamentary debate, hack/bodge of the week, AND, an update on knitting while cycling. 🤣
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2025-03-1141 minGlobal Cycling NetworkThe Future Of Bike Tech Might Be Fast, But It Looks Sh*t! | GCN Show Ep. 634🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 634
The future of bike tech might be fast, but it looks awful! 🫣 Si & Dan take a look at the latest trends from a weekend of cobbles in Belgium, and discuss whether the UCI NEEDS to step in to save the day (and our eyes!).
Plus, we've got a mega Zwift competition ahead of the Zwift Academy final on Saturday, March 8, how one U.S. rider smashed the distance ridden in 24 hours, and how in Japan you can knit socks while cycling!
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2025-03-0435 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWhy Pogačar Is So Good, Racing Makes Him Slower | GCN Show Ep. 633🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 633
This week, we're diving into Tadej Pogačar and the UAE Tour! 🚴♂️💥 Pogačar went on an inexplicable attack. Tactically, it made no sense—so what was the reason? Is it possible he was worried about detraining? Looking at last week's UAE Tour, that just might be the case...
Plus, Si & Dan talk new tech, Dan's Manchester to London ride, how it’s never too late to ride, & much more!
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00:43 - This week in the world of cycling
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2025-03-0437 minGlobal Cycling NetworkThis Is Why We’re Not Getting Safer Cycling | GCN Show Ep. 632🎥 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!
2025-02-1844 minGlobal Cycling NetworkThe Strangest Training Hack That Might Just Work | GCN Show Ep. 631🎥 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!...
2025-02-1137 minGlobal Cycling NetworkShould Cyclists Just Leave Some Roads To Cars? | GCN Show Ep. 630🎥 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!
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2025-02-0437 minGlobal Cycling NetworkA 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!
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2025-01-2838 minGlobal Cycling NetworkI 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 ce...
2025-01-2136 minGlobal Cycling NetworkAre Things About To Ungravel? | GCN Show Ep. 627🎥 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!
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2025-01-1437 minGlobal Cycling NetworkIf You’re A Cyclist In 2025, You NEED To Do This | GCN Show Ep. 626🎥 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!
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2025-01-0733 minGlobal Cycling NetworkIs 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! 🎉
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2024-12-3123 minGlobal Cycling NetworkIf 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 rid...
2024-12-2429 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWhy 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!
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2024-12-1738 minGlobal Cycling NetworkIs 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! 🚴♂️😂
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2024-12-1023 minGlobal Cycling NetworkAero 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! 🥳
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2024-12-0338 minGlobal Cycling NetworkCycling'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. 🚦👀
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00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:49 - This week in the world of cycling...
2024-11-2636 minGlobal Cycling NetworkThe 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 Elitewhe...
2024-11-1935 minGlobal Cycling NetworkThese 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
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2024-11-1240 minGlobal Cycling NetworkThe 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 foo...
2024-11-0538 minGlobal Cycling NetworkThe 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 choosi...
2024-10-2933 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWhat 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 Orb...
2024-10-2243 minGlobal Cycling NetworkHidden 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 actuall...
2024-10-1535 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWhy 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...
2024-10-0839 minGlobal Cycling NetworkTadej Pogačar's Training Secrets Revealed?! | GCN Show Ep. 612🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 612
After Tadej Pogačar became just the third rider ever to achieve the "triple crown"—winning the Giro, Tour, and World Championships—we’re diving into his training secrets! He recently revealed them openly on Peter Attia's podcast. Spoiler alert: His power stats are unbelievable. 🤯
Plus, we’ve got news on how you could get paid for providing leads to the UCI about cheating in pro cycling, a hack/bodge using a diaper, and much more!
00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:54 This week in the world...
2024-10-0138 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWhy Van Der Poel WON'T Win The UCI World Championships | GCN Show Ep. 611🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 611
This week, we're putting forward a case for why Mathieu Van der Poel WON'T actually win the UCI World Championships this year. Dan's been thinking it through, and he honestly doesn't think the victory will be Van der Poel's this Sunday. But why?
Meanwhile, we’ve also got news of lifetime cycling contracts, a new helmet-safety leaderboard, and how cyclists are now having to make way for bats...?
00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:57 This week in the world of cycling
02:44 Why won’t Ma...
2024-09-2437 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWhy All The Hate Against Cyclists? Where Is It Coming From? | GCN Show Ep. 610🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 610
After Conor disappeared down a rabbit-hole of anti-cycling comments on a local Facebook group, we started asking if we should be concerned about this rising sentiment and if there’s anything we can do about it. What's causing such extreme anti-cycling views?
Plus, Dan & Si are covering a groundbreaking new bike from Brompton, news from the best ultra-endurance athletes in the world, and the world’s most famous triathlete deciding that he’s not going to try to win the Tour de France after all.
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2024-09-1740 minGlobal Cycling NetworkIs This Cycling Legend About To Do The UNTHINKABLE? | GCN Show Ep. 609🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 609
Lachlan Morton is at it again with another ultra-endurance adventure, but could this be a warm-up for something even bigger? We’re talking a possible round-the-world record attempt! So, we catch up with the current record holder, Mark Beaumont to find out what he thinks about Lachlan’s current exploits, his potential route AND ultimately whether he thinks Lachlan's got a chance of clinching the record!
Plus, Si & Dan compare Peter Sagan to Ollie Bridgewood (as one does), hear why Si thinks cyclists would ruin parkrun...
2024-09-1043 minGlobal Cycling NetworkIs The Bike Industry Still In Crisis? | GCN Show Ep. 608🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 608
Is the bike industry still in crisis? Last year, we spoke to an industry expert. One year on, have things gotten better or worse? Is the industry back on an upward trend, about to make a reversal, or is it still in free fall? Dan and Si find out. Plus, they discuss electronic cycling shoes, Ford e-bikes, cross-country mountain biking, and broken climbing records!
00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:43 New KOM on the world’s most popular Strava segment!
01:49 World’s most expensive saddle...
2024-09-0341 minGlobal Cycling NetworkShould The Police Stop Rogue Cyclists? | GCN Show Ep. 607🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 606
Do the police enforce the road rules to cyclists in a just manner? Or have cyclists been misbehaving on the road?
In this edition of the GCN Show, Si and Dan discuss what the police could do and what cyclists could do when it comes to breaking the law on the road!
Additionally, a cyclist gets cautioned at the Vuelta a España, F1 drivers taking up gravel racing, and many more!
00:00 GCN Show headlines
00:35 James Knox making history in Vuelta a Esp...
2024-08-2736 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWas Cycling Better 10 Years Ago? | GCN Show Ep. 606🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 606
Has cycling become better or worse in the last decade?
That is exactly what Hank and Dan discuss in today’s GCN Show!
Interestingly, there are quite a few reasons that can create good debate between the old school and the new school!
00:00 GCN Show headlines
00:34 For the love of rim brakes…
01:23 Why was cycling better 10 years ago?
01:38 Easier maintenance back then
02:22 Cycling was cheaper
02:50 Fewer cars on the road
03:46 Everyone was younger
04:35 Why cycling is better n...
2024-08-2033 minGlobal Cycling NetworkRim Brakes Are BACK! Here's Why. | GCN Show Ep. 605🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 605
Rim brakes are not dead, in fact, they are officially BACK. We’ll be looking at the new C68, and discussing WHY Colnago are keeping rim brakes alive.
We’ve also got drop bar MTBs, the phone that predicts your FTP from just a 4-minute test, a new CEO at Rapha, the incredible biceps of Tadej Pogačar, and the now-solved mystery of a 6-month-old bear cub found dead under a bike in Central Park 10 years ago.
00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:44 Cyclists & Biceps
2024-08-1332 minGlobal Cycling NetworkE-bikes ARE A Threat, And This Is Why | GCN Show Ep. 604🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 604
E-bikes might be a threat to cycling but the reason why might not be what you think. The real issue is that powerful motorbikes are being lumped together with everyday, well-regulated e-bikes. This confusion is causing a real friction, especially on cycling paths shared with pedestrians. What's the solution?
Plus, Si & Hank give you a roundup from a busy week in ultra-endurance, bring you the latest in hot tech, and reveal why Nils Politt just joined a very exclusive list...
00:00 Welcome to the GCN...
2024-08-0633 minGlobal Cycling Network5% Better In 10 Days - Is This Miracle Training Legit? | GCN Show Ep. 603🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 603
Can turning up the heat in training improve performance? A triathlete at the next Tour de France? What’s happening at the Transcontinental Ultra Race? Additionally, some special news about Manon in this week’s GCN Show
00:00 GCN Show headlines
00:35 £1000 saddles
01:09 Roadies doing wheelies
01:26 Olympic time trial champions
03:10 Heat training on the bike
08:47 Cycling shorts - Olympics MTB race results
10:04 Kristian Blummenfelt at the Tour de France?
11:47 No cycling zones in Grimsby
12:20 The Transcontinental ultra race
13:50 Where is...
2024-07-3032 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWhy Tadej Pogačar Is ALREADY The Greatest Of All Time! | GCN Show Ep. 602🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 602
With Le Tour de France ending with Tadej Pogačar's victory, Si and Dan discuss whether he can now be considered to be the greatest cyclist of all time!
00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show - the headlines
00:33 Not welcome to to the Tour de France
01:02 The new Canyon Aeroad
01:22 Biniam Girmay and Richard Carapaz making Tour de France history
01:49 Tadej Pogačar - The GOAT?
11:03 Cycling shorts - New Canyon Aeroad
12:11 Garmin cycling data
13:09 Bike shed wars
14:39 Where...
2024-07-2335 minGlobal Cycling NetworkHIGHEST Tour de France Salaries. How Do They Compare? | GCN Show Ep. 601🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 601
How much are Tour de France riders earning in 2024? And how does that compare to other athletes, in general? Dan & Conor dive in. Some of the figures are staggering!
Plus, they discuss the fans ruining cycling, the best climbing performance of ALL TIME, the start of the Transcontinental, and how you can get the chance to get one of two pro contracts up for grabs!
00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:35 Tour de France sprint finish crashes
00:46 Lebron James partners with Canyon!...
2024-07-1631 minGlobal Cycling NetworkThe UNBELIEVABLE Power Outputs Of Tour De France Cyclists! | GCN Show Ep. 600🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 600
The power output that the pro cyclists are producing this Tour de France are some of the highest in recent years with some averaging more than 300 watts for 4 hours! However, this Tour has also shown us that power alone cannot guarantee great performances, as the gravel stage slowed down the peloton due to many riders not having the 'skill' to find the right lines!
Dan and Si also go on to discuss some ridiculous fines imposed by the UCI at this Tour de France!
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2024-07-1042 minGlobal Cycling NetworkPro Cycling’s Got A New Problem | GCN Show Ep. 599🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 599
Pro cycling’s got a new problem: the curse of the extra boring stage! After watching the Tour de France this weekend, we started wondering whether Grand Tour sprint stages need a shakeup, why they have become so boring, what can be done about it, and if anything even needs to be done about it at all!
Dan & Si also discuss how you can get paid $1,000 to ride a bike, the return of the "Wattage Bazooka", and share a quickfire interview with Visma-Lease A Bike’s Matte...
2024-07-0240 minGlobal Cycling NetworkGreat! More UCI Rules! | GCN Show Ep. 598🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 598
Custom 3D printed saddles that conform to your bum? Swapping out your car for an e-bike can get you a new house? New rules introduced by UCI! The immediate future of GCN and many more discussed by our favourite GCN Show hosts, Si and Dan!
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00:00 The headlines
00:30 What happened this week and GCN membership
10:42 Cycling shorts
15:17 #AD Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate launch
18:44 #AD TRiPeak Competition
2024-06-2537 minGlobal Cycling NetworkThe Future Of GCN, What’s Next? | GCN Show Ep. 597🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 597
We’ve got some big news here at GCN this week!: We’re independent again, having bought back the majority stake in Play Sports Network. In today’s show, we’ll be letting you know what that means for us, and more importantly what it means for you.
Plus, Si & Dan discuss the cycling shoe dials heading into space with NASA, update you on Lael Wilcox’s ‘round the world record attempt, explain why Si’s got a black eye, and much more!
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2024-06-1838 minGlobal Cycling NetworkAre Super Strong Cyclists Killing Racing?Is pro racing better than ever or more boring than ever? Join Si & Hank as they dive into the debate!
They also delve into the latest racing news, discuss the official Bob Marley bike, Pogačar’s controversial bib shorts at Giro d'Italia, new bike tech - and much more!
Welcome To The GCN Show 0:00
This Week On The GCN Show 0:10
What We Learned This Week In Cycling 0:55
Are Super Strong Cyclists Killing Bike Races? 2:50
Cycling Shorts 8:11
Hack/Bodge Of The Week 14:59
Caption Competition 21:30
Comment Of the Week 25:04
This Wee...
2024-05-0730 minGlobal Cycling NetworkIs Oxytocin the secret to the cycling buzz?🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 585
Scientists have found that cycling increases levels of the love hormone, oxytocin. How does this affect your mood? Could cycling improve your social or even love life? In cycling shorts, the first openly gay man to cycle around the globe and Mathieu van der Poel signs another 10-year Canyon deal.
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00:00 Intro
02:00 Exercise boosts levels of oxytocin
09:55 Cycling shorts
10:01 Paying respects to Chris Barker
10:32 NEW segregated bike path in Dum...
2024-03-2633 minGlobal Cycling NetworkFaster Cycling Is On Its Way. Here's Why🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 584
Some traditions are slowing cycling down. Skinny tyres are a thing of the past, sunglasses are on their way out, and handlebars could be raised higher. Is the cycling rules book due a rewrite? In other news, more AI cycling tech and e-bikes could be controlled remotely.
00:00 Intro
01:03 Milano Sanremo 2024
01:37 New Australian track bike
01:58 Laura Kenny's retirement
02:15 Cycling Myths busted
03:24 Pro cycling carbohydrate intake
04:40 Low handlebars on bikes
05:35 Cycling sunglasses
05:50 Zone 2 cycling training
10:10 Cycling shorts
10:18 New...
2024-03-1933 minGlobal Cycling NetworkHas The Bike Industry Made Cycling Too Complicated?🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 583
This week, Dan & Si are here to discuss whether the cycling industry has become too complicated, and is now driving people away? Plus, Trek Bikes adjust their strategy, a music video filmed on a velodrome, as well as cycling shorts, your comments, and more!
0:00 Welcome to the GCN Show
0:40 This week in cycling
02:47 Is Cycling Too Complicated?
11:57 Cycling shorts
21:17 Hack/Bodge
27:09 Caption competition
30:01 Comment of the week
33:53 Coming up on GCN
The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the la...
2024-03-1237 minGlobal Cycling NetworkHow Are The Pros Getting More Powerful Than Ever?🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 580
The first Tour de France winner set a 25.7 km/h average speed, but last year the pro peloton hit 41km/h. How are pro cyclists generating more power than ever before? Si is joined by a special guest to discuss the increasing power outputs recorded in elite cycling. In cycling shorts, we announce our new wheel partner and Campagnolo has a new gravel groupset!
In association with Elite Wheels Cycles
00:00 Intro
02:52 Special guest introduction
03:40 How are pro cyclists getting more powerful?
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2024-02-2035 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWhy Do We Keep P*ssing Off Car Drivers?🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 579: gcn.eu/gcnshow579
Get off the road! Stop skipping the traffic! We've heard it all, but why do cyclists annoy car drivers? Dan and Si discuss 7 things cyclists do that could be irritating to other road users. In cycling shorts, Bromptom has an issue with their new factory plans, some truly ludicrous bike paths from around the world and there is a new competition!
In association with 👉 Precision Fuel & Hydration, Wahoo & Zwift
00:00 Intro
01:40 What annoys motorists the most about cyclists?
02:11 Cycling two abr...
2024-02-1336 minGlobal Cycling Network6 Signs You’ll Live A Long Life: Does Cycling Help?🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 578: https://gcn.eu/gcnshow578
Can we predict how long we'll live? Dan and Conor discuss physiological parameters that can predict your life expectancy and how cycling can help maintain these markers, even when those grey hairs start setting in. In other news, the UCI have turned to snow sports and there's a new Olympics...on steroids?
In association with Precision Fuel & Hydration
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00:00 Intro
01:04 Physiological estimates of life expectancy
02:19 VO2 max
04:22 Muscle...
2024-02-0624 minGlobal Cycling NetworkThe Potential New Doping Practice That Stinks🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 577: gcn.eu/GCNShow577
Oh poo, is another doping scandal on the horizon? Be warned this one is even more strange than worm blood doping. Si and Dan discuss the possibility of using faecal transplants to increase cycling performance. In cycling shorts, Mark Cavendish's cycling training for the season and excitement is building to the cyclocross world championships.
In association with Precision Fuel & Hydration
Enter the competition 👉 gcn.eu/GCNPrecisionFHComp
00:00 Intro
02:25 Feacal transplant cycling doping
11:56 Cycling shorts
17:07 UCI Cyclocross World Cha...
2024-01-3035 minGlobal Cycling NetworkWelcome To The GCN Show!We've been on YouTube for quite some time. So long, in fact that that at the time of recording, this is now our 576th weekly GCN show.
But we've just heard about this new platform which is called a podcast.
Yeah, we know, we're a bit late to the party. But if you want to hear the latest news, views and stories from the world of cycling, from the biggest issues that affect us all right through to the hottest takes from professional cycling, be sure to join us every week for the GCN Show!
2024-01-2300 min
Q + A30 Years of GCNIn this very special episode of Q+A, GCN’s Queer and Alternative podcast, we’re celebrating 30 years of publication for GCN, which was co-founded by activist Tonie Walsh in 1988 as a free information service for a pre-Internet queer community. Three decades on, Q+A host and current editor Brian Finnegan sits down to chat with Walsh about the beginnings of Ireland’s gay press in a burnt out building in Dublin’s Temple Bar, and how GCN has evolved between then and now. They’re joined by Deborah Ballard, who edited the publication in the mid-90s, for lots of la...
2018-04-0338 min