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The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Subscribe to our YouTube channel 👉 https://www.gcn.eu Visit our website 👉 https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.com Upload your hacks and bodges 👉 https://www.gcn.eu/gcnuploader Check out the GCN Shop 👉 https://www.gcn.eu/gcnshop Thanks to our sponsors: AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Camelbak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Canyon Bikes: https://gcn.eu/-Canyon DMT Shoes: https://gcn.eu/DMT MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia ShadowStand: https://gcn.eu/ShadowStand Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca SiS: https://gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Whoop Fitness: https://gcn.eu/Whoop Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift

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    8 Things I Learned After Starting Cycling Again | GCN Show Ep. 642

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 40:43


    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

    Is This Event The Future Of Road Cycling? | GCN Show Ep. 641

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 34:01


    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 new eBike brand, the sleek new Colnago V5RS, and Zwift's adjustable cranks. Plus, we announce competition winners, launch a new competition for a Redshift Cockpit Bundle, pay tribute to the legendary Barry Hoban, and bring you your favourite segments Enter the Redshift competition

    How A Couple Of Idiots Could Ruin Cycling For Everyone | GCN Show Ep. 640

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 40:00


    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.

    Pro Cycling Is Faster. This is Why.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 26:17


    Pro cycling speeds have gotten faster and faster. But what role has tech played in that? One of the chief architects of that evolution has been the performance engineer Jean-Paul Ballard, and we sat down with him at the Immenstadt wind tunnel in Germany to discuss all the things that make riders faster and the things that don't. As well as the things that will make us faster in the future!  He's a fascinating person to speak to, so we hope you enjoy our conversation!

    Van Der Poel's Coach Explains How You Should Be Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 44:51


    Belgian coach Kristof de Kegel has been at the forefront of professional cycling for over a decade. Now a key member of Alpecin–Deceuninck's management team, he is involved in decision-making processes that shape the form and season direction of the likes of Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen. Our very own presenter, Conor Dunne, was actually coached by him once upon a time too! In this video, Conor catches up with Kristof for a full discussion on training principles, philosophies and what it takes to win in pro cycling in 2025.

    How One Man Makes Millions Trafficking Stolen Bikes & No One Can Stop Him

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 14:40


    While investigating bike theft for a video, we spoke with Bryan Hance, a U.S.-based cybersecurity expert and co-founder of Bike Index, a nonprofit dedicated to recovering stolen bikes. With years of experience, he's seen it all—but his biggest case took nearly four years to unravel, exposing a single man behind a $2.1 million bike trafficking operation.

    This Is Why We're Not Getting Safer Cycling | GCN Show Ep. 632

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 44:22


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 47:42


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 33:26


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 29:22


    Why All The Hate Against Cyclists? Where Is It Coming From? | GCN Show Ep. 610

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 40:49


    Great! More UCI Rules! | GCN Show Ep. 598

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 37:11


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