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The GCN Show
The One Record Tadej Pogačar Hasn't Broken | GCN Show Ep. 654
Welcome 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...
2025-07-22
36 min
The GCN Show
Is The Tour de France Still The Ultimate Test Of Endurance? | GCN Show Ep. 653
This 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. Plus, we have the first-ever video...
2025-07-15
35 min
The GCN Show
The 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.
2025-07-08
35 min
The GCN Show
The 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. 🚲✨ ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:41 This Week In the World Of Cycling 01:50 Wh...
2025-07-01
33 min
The GCN Show
Get 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! Get your bike fit thanks to MyVeloFit! 👉 https://www.myvelofit.com/gcn ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:50 This Week In the World Of Cycling 02:32 Why It's Great That Both These Bikes Exist 🤩 06:58 Free Bike Fit Thanks to...
2025-06-24
31 min
The GCN Show
You'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! Participate in our survey for the chance to win a Wahoo head unit! 👉 https://gcn.eu/census_eng ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!
2025-06-17
40 min
The GCN Show
How Does GCN Make Money? | GCN Show Ep. 648
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show 648 Participate in our survey for the chance to win a Wahoo head unit! 👉 https://gcn.eu/census_eng 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! ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome To The GCN Show! 00:47 - This Week In The World Of Cycling
2025-06-10
34 min
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2025-06-06
58 min
The GCN Show
How 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! 😎 Hit like if you want to see Dan compete in the gravel w...
2025-06-03
44 min
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2025-05-30
58 min
The GCN Show
We 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. 😎 ⏱️ Tim...
2025-05-27
32 min
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2025-05-23
1h 06
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2025-05-22
52 min
GCN RADIO's podcast
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2025-05-16
58 min
GCN RADIO's podcast
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2025-05-15
56 min
The GCN Show
Thou 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! 🙌 🛠️ Park Tool 3D Printed Files: 👉 https://www.parktool.com/en-int/produ... ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome To The GCN Show! 00:52 - This Week In The World Of Cycling 01:53 - Does seeing better...
2025-05-13
40 min
Holy Spirit of Gravel
Gravel True Crime: our theories on the GCN Robbery and other musings
Today, we talk about the GCN crew getting carjacked by Catalonian gangsters when they left Traka. By the way, who watches GCN? The Holy Spirit begins to document her Unbound Block, including a fall and an extreme stroad ride. We breakdown some of Traka's best content from Maddy Nutt and vc letsgetit. Musings include neglected greenways, Girona work permits, Sepp Kuss privateer arc, and a future where all bikes have insta360 cameras on them for insurance and surveillance purposes. Feel free to email us if you have any comments or questions: holyspiritofgravel@gmail.comFollow on ins...
2025-05-12
1h 14
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2025-05-08
52 min
The GCN Show
We 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! ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome To The GCN Show! 00:58 - This Week In The World Of Cycli...
2025-05-06
33 min
GCN RADIO's podcast
GCN EVENING DRIVE
GOSPEL MUSIC IS FULL OF LIFE
2025-05-02
46 min
GCN RADIO's podcast
GCN EVENING DRIVE
HE NEVER LEAVES HIS RIGHTEOUS ONES
2025-05-01
56 min
The GCN Show
8 Things I Learned After Starting Cycling Again | GCN Show Ep. 642
Dan 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! Enter here for a chance to win in our Redshift competition 👉 http://gcn.eu/GCNRedshiftCompetition 🥳 🚴♂️ Donate here to Ambitious About Autism! 👉 https://gcn.eu/DansDonation 🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinDanL2M ❤️ Thanks a...
2025-04-29
40 min
GCN RADIO's podcast
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2025-04-25
56 min
The GCN Show
Is This Event The Future Of Road Cycling? | GCN Show Ep. 641
This 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...
2025-04-22
34 min
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2025-04-18
57 min
The GCN Show
How A Couple Of Idiots Could Ruin Cycling For Everyone | GCN Show Ep. 640
Is 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. 🇺🇸💥 Enter here for a chance to win in our Precision Fuel & Hydration competition 👉http://gcn.eu/GCNPF&HCompetition 🥳
2025-04-16
40 min
GCN RADIO's podcast
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2025-04-11
1h 24
GCN RADIO's podcast
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2025-04-11
44 min
GCN RADIO's podcast
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2025-04-10
35 min
The GCN Show
Is 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! Enter here for a chance to win in our Precision Fuel & Hydration competition 👉http://gcn.eu/GCNPF&HCo...
2025-04-08
29 min
The GCN Show
Are 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...
2025-04-01
37 min
The GCN Show
Cycling 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! ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:35 - This week in th...
2025-03-25
35 min
The GCN Show
Why 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. 🤩 ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:47 - This week in the world of cycling 01:42 - Cycling is the most bruta...
2025-03-18
30 min
The GCN Show
Are 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. 🤣 ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 0...
2025-03-11
41 min
The GCN Show
The 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! Enter the signed jersey...
2025-03-04
35 min
The GCN Show
Why 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! ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:43 - This week in the world of cycling 02:41...
2025-03-04
37 min
The GCN Show
This 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!
2025-02-18
44 min
The GCN Show
The 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!...
2025-02-11
37 min
The GCN Show
Should 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! 🚴♂️ Donate here to Ambitious...
2025-02-04
37 min
The GCN Show
A Broken Dan? The 350km Ride That MIGHT Be A Step Too Far | GCN Show Ep. 629
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 629 Thanks to your donations, Dan Lloyd is officially taking on the Manchester to London ride this June—his longest bike ride EVER! 🚴 Can he really complete 350km in just one day?! Si & Dan chat about how he’s feeling and what his prep will look like. Plus, they cover a Premier League footballer trying his hand at pro cycling, the risks of cars vs. bikes, and some good news out of NYC! 🚴♂️ Donate here to Ambitious About Autism! 👉 https://gcn.eu/DansDonation 🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to L...
2025-01-28
38 min
The GCN Show
I Got Smoked By An Illegal E-bike - Does It Matter? | GCN Show Ep. 628
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 628 While cycling to GCN Megabase, Si was overtaken by what seemed to be an unrestricted e-bike travelling at quite a speed. This experience got him thinking—should unrestricted e-bikes be allowed on shared bike paths? Are they creating potential safety risks? 🚲⚡ In this episode of the GCN Show, Si and Dan dive into the growing debate around e-bike regulations. They explore possible solutions to manage their risks and discuss new laws being introduced globally. They further discuss how cycling in general has positive environmental impacts, and how ce...
2025-01-21
36 min
The GCN Show
Are 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! Win a Rouvy indoor kit bundle! 👉 https://gcn.eu...
2025-01-14
37 min
The GCN Show
If 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! 🚴♂️ Donate to get Dan riding 350...
2025-01-07
33 min
The GCN Show
Is This The Year The Bike Industry Bounces Back? | GCN Show Ep. 625
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 625 2024 was a rollercoaster year for cycling! 🚴♂️🌟 From Pogačar dominating the Grand Tours to Cavendish making history and Kasia Niewiadoma triumphing at the TDF Femme Avec Zwift, there was no shortage of epic moments. But behind the excitement, the cycling industry faced challenges, with many brands struggling to recover post-Covid. Si and Dan dive into whether 2025 could be the year the industry finds its footing again. They also reflect on GCN’s highlights, GCN's independence, and what’s in store for the year ahead! 🎉 Ma...
2024-12-31
23 min
The GCN Show
If You Could Change One Thing About Cycling, What Would It Be? | GCN Show Ep. 624
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 624 We love cycling (as you know!), but in this show, Si Richardson and Dan Lloyd ask a fun question: If you could change one thing about cycling, what would it be? From small things like making bikes easier to clean, to bigger changes, like improving how non-cyclists treat cyclists, we share all the ideas presenters here at GCN came up with. We've also got the latest cycling news, a Christmas-themed "Hack/Bodge of the Week", and much more! Plus, make Dan do the rid...
2024-12-24
29 min
The GCN Show
Why I Was Wrong About Safety in Pro Cycling | GCN Show Ep. 623
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 623 In this week's show, Simon Richardson and Dan Lloyd discuss safety in pro cycling, and why change is needed. Specifically, they focus on whether young pros take too many risks and what could be done to mitigate accidents. Plus, they're rating the latest WorldTour team kits, diving into Strava’s questionable A.I. "compliments", and a new award for Mark Cavendish! Fundraiser for Carl: 👉 https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nbck.dk/fundraiser&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1734431141853456&usg=AOvVaw0Q7sWfAeRa7HvPWzdyKjPb ...
2024-12-17
38 min
The GCN Show
Is Cycling Attractive? | GCN Show Ep. 622
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 622 Cycling might be one of the most watched sports globally, but how does it fare as a hobby in the eyes of the public? 🤔 Surprisingly, surveys suggest that cycling doesn’t even crack the top 15 most attractive hobbies. Naturally, this sparked a bit of debate at GCN Megabase, so we sent Hank out for an “independent” public survey to settle it once and for all. Let’s just say... it didn’t quite go to plan! 🚴♂️😂 Wahoo Elemnt Ace giveaway 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNWahooAceCompetition...
2024-12-10
23 min
The GCN Show
Aero WAS Everything, Light Bikes Are Back?! | GCN Show Ep. 621
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 621 From our brand new GCN studio, we're talking all about lightweight bikes! After seeing Scott's new Addict RC, we were wondering whether light bikes are the holy grail (and always have been) or if weight really doesn't matter... We've also got some opinions on Lance Armstrong from Si, a massive new launch from Wahoo (hello, Wahoo Elemnt ACE!), and even a chance for you to WIN one! 🥳 Enter here for a chance to win the new Wahoo Elemnt ACE head unit! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNWahooAceCompetition ...
2024-12-03
38 min
The GCN Show
Cycling's New Problem: It's Too Fast | GCN Show Ep. 620
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 620 Is cycling getting too fast? After the Tour de France director raised this concern, we’re diving into the debate. Could the extreme speeds during races be causing the terrible crashes we’ve seen this year? Is this really the problem, and what can be done to make racing safer? Plus, we're sharing bad news out of Canada, a new King KOM, and how bike lanes are making roads safer for everyone. 🚦👀 ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:49 - This week in the world of cycling...
2024-11-26
36 min
The GCN Show
The SUPERPOWER Of Knowing Your Muscle Fibre Type | GCN Show Ep. 619
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 619 Are You Training Wrong? New research suggests you might be! Si and Dan reveal how understanding their muscle fibre types could have made them better cyclists back in the day. In this video, they dive into the science behind muscle fibre types – fast twitch vs. slow twitch – and debate whether every cyclist should know theirs to optimize their performance and enjoy a better riding experience. Could this be the secret to improving your training? Win a pair of new Elitewhe...
2024-11-19
35 min
The GCN Show
These Are The Biggest Wastes Of Money In Cycling | GCN Show Ep. 618
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 618 What is the most you’ve spent with regard to cycling? Was it a whole bicycle? Accessories? Components? Quite a subjective topic right? Well, that is exactly what Si and Dan discuss some of the cycling things that they and the ex-pros at GCN Megabase have spent on, which turned out to be an absolute waste of money! 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show - Headlines 00:41 Mark Cavendish officially retires from cycling 01:10 $1800 ambulance ride after bike crash ...
2024-11-12
40 min
The GCN Show
The Pro Cycling Arms Race Nobody Is Talking About | GCN Show Ep. 617
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 617 This week, Dan & Si cover the pro cycling arms race, which is real and gaining pace! This isn't a race anymore just for the best and most talented riders, but for the best coaches, aerodynamicists, minds & equipment. Dan & Si also dive into how this arms race might not actually be good news for the rest of us though... They also cover Mark Cavendish's aikido skills, how you can get arrested for cycling and using your phone in Japan, bike brands working to limit their carbon foo...
2024-11-05
38 min
The GCN Show
The Fast Vs Slow Cycling Debate: What’s Cycling At Its best? | GCN Show Ep. 616
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 616 Is cycling at its best when going fast or taking it slow? Is the thrill of high speeds, being aero, and pushing your limits the most enjoyable part of cycling, or is it more about relaxing, being with oneself, and enjoying a steady ride? Conor and Si are polar opposites on this debate, but will they find common ground? 👀 Plus, they're diving into how machine learning could revolutionise bike path planning, Tadej Pogačar’s epic new contract, and why Mathieu Van Der Poel might be choosi...
2024-10-29
33 min
The GCN Show
What Can We Do About Skyrocketing Bike Prices? | GCN Show Ep. 615
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 615 Bikes are too expensive... so what can be done about it? Dan & Si dive into this super complex topic, plus, share the latest in tech, including the “Wuhan Weapon”, discuss how Specialized are offering free bike repairs, cover news of a Norwegian supercoach joining cycling, and tackle the big question—could Wout van Aert actually be a squirrel...? 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:52 This week in the world of cycling 03:24 Bikes are too expensive. What can we do? 11:22 Cycling Shorts 11:32 New bike from Orb...
2024-10-22
43 min
The GCN Show
Hidden Dangers: Is Cycling Bad For You? | GCN Show Ep. 614
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 614 Can too much cycling actually be BAD for you? New research sheds light on this long-running debate...and we're diving straight in. Dan & Si also share the results from the first-ever European Mechanic's Championships, their inaugural "Cool Head of the Week" award, and why one top triathlete won’t be winning the Tour de France anytime soon... Turns out, he’s not up for the pay cut! 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:42 This week in the world of cycling 02:32 Can too much cycling actuall...
2024-10-15
35 min
The GCN Show
Why The Gravel World Championships Were MUCH Harder Than You Think | GCN Show Ep. 613
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 613 The 2024 Gravel World Championships took some heat for being lacking enough “serious” gravel, but we’re here to break down why it was way tougher than you think—and why it matters! Dan & Si also share news of what Mark Cavendish has in common with James Bond, which might not be immediately obvious. They also cover why Lachlan Morton is an even bigger legend than previously thought, and why the cycling utopia of the Netherlands is going to seem a little less idyllic if one politician...
2024-10-08
39 min
The GCN Show
Tadej 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...
2024-10-01
38 min
The GCN Show
Why 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...
2024-09-24
37 min
The GCN Show
Why 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. 0...
2024-09-17
40 min
The GCN Show
Is 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...
2024-09-10
43 min
The GCN Show
Is 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...
2024-09-03
41 min
The GCN Show
Should 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...
2024-08-27
36 min
The GCN Show
Was 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...
2024-08-20
33 min
The GCN Show
Rim 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
2024-08-13
32 min
The GCN Show
E-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...
2024-08-06
33 min
The GCN Show
5% 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...
2024-07-30
32 min
The GCN Show
Why 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...
2024-07-23
35 min
The GCN Show
HIGHEST 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!...
2024-07-16
31 min
The GCN Show
The 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! ...
2024-07-10
42 min
The GCN Show
Pro 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...
2024-07-02
40 min
The GCN Show
Great! 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! Thanks to @wahoofitness 👉 https://uk.wahoofitness.com/ Thanks to TRiPEAK 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNTripeakComp 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
2024-06-25
37 min
The GCN Show
The 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! Participate in th...
2024-06-18
38 min
The GCN Show
The Endurance Marker That Separates The Best From The Rest
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 596 What is the "fourth dimension" of cycling performance, or the endurance marker that separates the best cyclists from the rest? While having a high VO2 max, and other physical markers are important, new studies suggest that having incredible fatigue resistance might be the secret to elite performance! Si & Dan also cover the latest cycling news, including Critérium du Dauphiné, two new cycling world record attempts, why teens are choosing not to drive, hack/bodge of the week, caption competition, and much more! 00:00 Welco...
2024-06-11
41 min
The GCN Show
The Latest Thing To RUIN Gravel Racing Is...
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 595 Has gravel biking changed for the better? Or is it starting to become too technical? From the tech to the innovative clothing, Si & Dan delve into what unfolded at the Unbound Gravel 2024 and more this week's GCN Show! 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show 00:37 The leading stories 01:31 Lachlan Morton - Winner of Men’s Unbound 2024 04:30 PhD Student wins Women’s Unbound 2024 05:14 Who is ruining Gravel Biking? 10:05 New AGU x GCN Cycling Kit 10:47 New MET Helmets to go with it 11:19 Cycling...
2024-06-04
36 min
The GCN Show
Gran Fondo Fatigue: Are Sportives Worth It?
🎥 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?...
2024-05-28
27 min
The GCN Show
Why Is Cycling Making People So Angry?
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 591 In this week's show, we take a closer look at a recent news article suggesting that cyclists are to blame for making roads dangerous. Conor & Si also react to new laws being passed against cyclists and question why cycling is so often antagonised and why it makes people so angry! We also cover the latest cycling news, including a lycra shorts controversy, delve into the latest bike tech, get excited about Rebound, and much more! Participate in the Pirelli Competition here! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNP...
2024-05-21
40 min
The GCN Show
Dumb And Painful Things We’ve Done As Cyclists!
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 592 Is this one of the stupidest things we've ever done? In today’s show, we ask ourselves this question, discuss the many stupid things we’ve done in our cycling lives, and reflect on what we learned from them! We also explore how cycling helmets can double as protection for tennis players from... water bottles? Plus, delve into the latest in bike tech, the recently-released Unbound race route, and much more! Participate in the Pirelli Competition here! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNPirelliCompetition Welcome to t...
2024-05-14
27 min
The GCN Show
Are 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...
2024-05-07
30 min
The GCN Show
The Free Cycling Speed That NOBODY Is Talking About
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 590 This might be the most boring-sounding cycling topic we've ever covered, but it's really NOT, and ...it's super important! That's right - today, we're talking about efficiency and what you can do to make yourself more efficient! Plus, Dan & Si cover all the latest cycling news from this past week, discuss the very welcome recovery of many pro-cyclists from their recent injuries, the state of the bike industry, discuss your comments on last week's videos, and much more! Welcome! 0:00 The latest in cycl...
2024-04-30
36 min
The GCN Show
Is A Cyclist's Body A Healthy Body?
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 589 Cyclists are known for their lean physiques. To some outsiders, they might appear "skinny" and "weak", and while we know that this isn’t the case, Dan & Si still tackle the debate head-on! In this week's show they dive into whether a cyclist's physique is truly the pinnacle of fitness ...or not! Plus, Dan & Si cover all the latest cycling news from this past week, give you a rundown of the hottest bike tech seen at Sea Otter, and much more! Welcome! 0:00 Cilli...
2024-04-23
37 min
The GCN Show
Why Do Cyclists Keep Getting Banned?
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 588 No - we're not talking about doping - but every day cyclists who are being banned from roads and whole areas... In this week's show, Dan and Si are back to ask 'why?'. Plus there's pro riders making the kind of mistakes which would make a junior blush, a chance to win some Topeak gear, and much more from the world of cycling this week! Participate in the Topeak Competition here! 👉 gcn.eu/GCNTopeakCompetitionApril Welcome! 0:00 The latest in cycling news 0:4...
2024-04-16
34 min
The GCN Show
Are You Cycling Too Much?
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 586 Can there really be such a thing as too much cycling? Seriously, yes, there really is. In this episode of the GCN Show, we explore the drawbacks of overdoing it. Plus, Hank & Si touch on the Pope's hunt for a new bike, get into cycling shorts, and cover all things cycling from this past week! Welcome! 0:00 What are we covering this week’s show? 0:41 You know you’ve done too much cycling when… 2:08 Nerve damage in ultra races 4:56 How can too much cycling...
2024-04-02
29 min
The GCN Show
Is 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. In association with 👉 gcn.eu/Camelbak In association with 👉 gcn.eu/AGUxGCN 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...
2024-03-26
33 min
The GCN Show
Faster 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...
2024-03-19
33 min
The GCN Show
Has 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...
2024-03-12
37 min
The GCN Show
UCI: May The Force Be With You
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 582 A crime against cycling fashion has been committed...Visma Lease A Bike's new aero TT helmet has landed from outer space! Is this cycling helmet taking aerodynamics too far? In cycling shorts, Canyon has released a new e-bike, and pro bikes have got heavier...and FASTER?! Check out the Canyon Grizl:ON! IMPORTANT: In the time since recording the show, the UCI has banned the Specialized head sock and said that it is looking into its own regulations on time trial helmets. Re...
2024-03-05
32 min
The GCN Show
The Big Problem With E-Bikes
🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 581 eBikes are gaining popularity, but what is preventing further uptake? Si thinks he has the answer. e-Bikes are just too slow. Should the speed limit be changed to match those in the US? Or is this too dangerous? In other news, the Visma Lease-A-Bike team have been greedy, hogging 6 race wins over the weekend and a police operation saw a bike theft gang put behind (handle)bars. In association withZwift 👉 gcn.eu/zwiftuk Check out the Zwift Games 👉 gcn.eu/zwiftgamesuk 00:00 Intro 0...
2024-02-27
34 min
The GCN Show
How 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? ...
2024-02-20
35 min
The GCN Show
Why 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...
2024-02-13
36 min
The GCN Show
6 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 Enter our giveaway competition 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNPrecisionFHComp 00:00 Intro 01:04 Physiological estimates of life expectancy 02:19 VO2 max 04:22 Muscle...
2024-02-06
24 min
The GCN Show
The 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...
2024-01-30
35 min
The GCN Show
This Is The End Of Fasted Training
🎥 Find GCN Show 576 on YouTube! gcn.eu/GCNShow576 Is a low-carb training diet really the best for cycling performance? With some new research, we could see the end of fasted training for pro endurance athletes. Si and Dan debate restricting carbohydrates for exercise and explore the science behind cycling nutrition. In cycling shorts, we interviewed ex-pro cyclist Richie Porte and dive into the story of one man and his 10,000-day cycling streak! The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate eve...
2024-01-23
37 min
The GCN Show
Welcome 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!
2024-01-23
00 min
Documentary on Newstalk
35 Years of GCN - Gay Community News
A new radio documentary, 35 Years of GCN, produced by Shaun & Maurice for Documentary and Drama on Newstalk, explores the story of Ireland’s LGBTQ+ community through the pages of Ireland's longest-running free LGBTQ+ publication and press.The story of GCN (Gay Community News) is also the story of LGBTQ+ rights, history, and culture in Ireland. Since 1988, the magazine has reflected and documented the lives and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people. The first issue of GCN was published from a small office at the top of the Hirschfield Centre in Dublin’s Temple Bar, and since then it has...
2023-11-12
46 min
The GCN Cyclocross Podcast With Jeremy Powers
The GCN Cyclocross Podcast Ep.3 | Maghalie Rochette
This week Jeremy on GCN’s Cyclocross podcast Jeremy and Marty chat about the latest racing, and the current trend of “firsts”. Jeremy catches up with Mathieu Van Der Poel & Quinten Hermans about their first victories of the year and is also joined by Maghalie Rochette, the Canadian cross superstar currently dominating the Telenet UCI World Cup. She opens up about pre race nerves, woodwork and rap battles. Marty also talks to the young British rider Anna Kay about her progression in the sport and how she's adapting to different conditions. Erwin Vervecken talks about the savage Koppenbergcross the dominance of the...
2019-11-06
51 min
The GCN Cyclocross Podcast With Jeremy Powers
The GCN Cyclo-cross Podcast Ep.1 | Lars Van der Haar
Jeremy and Marty introduce the NEW GCN Cyclo-cross podcast and give a quick taste of what is to come in the future. They also take a quick look at the current state of cyclocross and share their love for the sport and the exciting new riders who are defining the 2019 season. Jeremy introduces Belgian CX veteran Erwin Vervecken, and share their perspective now that the two biggest names in the sport are on the sidelines. We’ll be catching up with him every episode and exploring the muddy world of cyclocross. Jeremy also talks to Lars Van der Haar about ho...
2019-10-16
41 min
Q + A
30 Years of GCN
In 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...
2018-04-03
38 min
GCN GamesCast
GCN's GamesCast Ep. 52 - New FALLOUT: REVELATION's TV Show. | Dead Rising Remasters and more
In this edition of GCN's GamesCast. Chris Gillett, and Dallas Ruis tackle episode 52. | We got the scoop on the latest Fallout TV show Revelation's. | Our opinions on Dead Rising Remasters not being developed internally. | And much more in GamesCast Episode 52. | Want more GamerCade? Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe. GCN's GamesCast is available on podcast services around the world! Game On!!! GCN website - gamercade.squarespace.com GCN's GamesCast - http://gamercade.squarespace.com/gamercade/ PlaystationAndPizza - http://gamercade.squarespace.com/playstation-pizza/ GamerCade Podcasts - https://www.GamerCade.Podomatic.com GCN Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1435526156742414/ ...
2016-08-01
1h 00
GCN Global Reach message on "Transformation"
Hello everyone and welcome to Reaching Out Radio where we are reaching out to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ. It is so good to be back on the air sharing the gospel from every corner of every nation. Tonight I consider it a privilege and honor to have our guest speaker on, Brother Tim from GCN Global Reach Brother Tim will be teaching on "Transformation" out of the book of Romans 12:1-2 He has an array of teaching tools he offers to help us grow in knowledge and truth in the word which is much needed in today's soc...
2016-03-18
1h 31
"Revive The Bible" with Radio GCN Network
Hello everyone and welcome to Reaching Out Radio where we are reaching out to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ. It is so good to be back on the air sharing the gospel from every corner of every nation. Tonight I conisder it a privilege and honor to have our guest speaker on, Tim from Radio GCN Network. Tim will be teaching on the importance of Gods children returning to being scholars in their studies. He has an array of teaching tools he offers to help us grow in knowledge and truth in the word which is much needed...
2016-03-10
2h 07