We Bought Used Bikes from @buycycle
How To Handle Traffic When CyclingIf you’re new to cycling, heading out onto busy, open roads can feel a little daunting, but we're here to help! In this video, Manon shares her top cycling tips that will help you handle traffic and improve your confidence navigating the roads! Welcome! 0:00 Road space 0:36 Junctions 1:38 Filtering 2:30 Awareness 3:19 Group riding 4:02 Bike Lanes 4:28 Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place
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Is A Cyclist's Body A Healthy Body? | GCN Show Ep. 589Cyclists 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 m...
Building Endurance
We bumped into les amis de Roubaix
Suspension at Paris Roubaix
Mitochondria: The cells powerhouse!
We Bought Used Bikes For Under £2000 | Which Was Best?If you were given £2,000 to buy any bike you want, what would you do? Here at GCN, we'd almost certainly go for a used bike. Thanks to @buycycle Si, Alex, and special guest star from @gtn Mark Threlfall have done exactly that. Between them they've gone for a modern future-proof bike, a five year old superbike, and a time trial bike. But most importantly, which is the best £2,000 used bike we could buy? In association with
Illegal Super Bike | So Fast It Was Banned!Have we finally found the first carbon fibre monocoque UCI-banned superbike which can topple the time of a modern road bike? The Hotta has Tour de France Prologue Victories and Olympic Medals to its name and we've got not just one, but two of these very special machines to pit against a brand-new Canyon Aeroad. But there's a twist, one of the Hotta's is kitted out in full retro-guise, but the other, is a modern take, assembled with cutting-edge ...
Which pro cyclist would you like to see turn up to your local race?
One top spec bike for the rest of your life??
7 Easy Exercises To Make You A Stronger CyclistAre you looking to improve your performance, mobility and endurance on the bike? Whilst we all love to be in the saddle, it's also important to do some work off the bike in the gym as well. Hank has teamed up with a personal trainer to show you some easy ways to build up your strength on the bike, off the bike. 00:00 We All Want To Be Stronger Cyclists Don't We? 00:46 Bulgarian Split Squat 03:10 Deadlift 05:41 Reverse Lunge 07:41 Leg Press ...
How To Stop Getting Numb Hands On The BikeHave you ever had numb hands while cycling? It can be VERY uncomfortable. So if you join us in saying yes, then you're in the right place! In this video we are going to give you our top tips for preventing numb hands! Welcome! 0:00 Hand position 0:20 Bike setup 1:19 Gloves 2:21 Relax! 3:07 Everything Cycling. All In One Place
We'll be able to see how small lifestyle changes will impact Dan’s health thanks to his WHOOP#GCN #cycling #cyclingtraining #cyclingfitness #cyclinglife #fitnesstracking #UnlockYourself #WHOOP #ChallengeAccepted Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place
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5 Tips for Building Endurance | Getting Ready for Epic RidesWhether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, these five essential tips will help you boost your cycling endurance and prepare you for more epic rides! If you want to cycle further and faster, join Hank as he gives you training strategies, fuelling advice and overall tips to help you unlock your endurance potential! Welcome! 0:00 Importance of training consistency 0:28 Low intensity long rides 1:58 Higher intensity ...
FIX THE UPLOADER CILLIANWe hear you - the uploader STILL not being fixed while Cillian enjoys jollies in Flanders is rubbish. Fortunately we've put the meanest crew we could assemble together to get him back on track. THE UPLOADER WILL RETURN SOON! In the meantime - why not enjoy the latest GCN show? #GCN #GlobalCyclingNetwork #CyclingLife #Bicycle #InstaCycling #RoadCycling #Cyclist #BikeLife #CyclingTraining #CyclingFitness #HowTo #Bike Useful Link...
Why Do Cyclists Keep Getting Banned? | GCN Show Ep. 588No - 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!
Keep your kit looking fresh with these tips!
✋ Who's relied on a quick can of coke to get them going again on a ride?
What’s your go-to anti-bonk snack???
We Rode Cobbles Too Rough For Paris-Roubaix!#GCN #cycling #cyclingtraining #cyclingfitness #howto #cyclinglife Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place
How To Ride Steep ClimbsMany of us cyclists hate steep climbs! But you can learn to enjoy, and perhaps even master every mountain, pass, or brutal short climb you tackle with these top tips for pacing, technique and mindset. 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - 1) Pacing 01:04 - 2) Gearing 01:39 - 3) Technique 02:14 - 4) Bike Set Up 03:01 - 5) Paperboy 03:47 - 6) Attitude 04:40 - 7) Walking! 05:13 - Outro Useful Links: Everything Cycling. All In One Place
Why So Many HUGE Crashes Right Now? | GCN Show Ep. 587Why are there so many crashes in pro cycling at the moment? With Vingegaard, Evenepoel and Van Aert all having serious crashes, resulting in multiple broken bones in recent weeks, we’ll be looking at the possible reasons why. Plus, we ask how there are now more cyclists than motorists in the city of Paris, as Dan & Si cover all the latest cycling news from this past week, and much more! Participate in the Topeak Competition her...
Handy Hack To Get You Home From Si Richardson!
We've seen Ollie try to match a pro's descending pace, but how long can he draft a pro on the flat?
Alexys’s Strava title: “EZ Ride with Ollie”
I Tried To Finish The Tour Of Flanders With Just 8 Weeks Of TrainingI Tried To Finish The Tour Of Flanders With Just 8 Weeks Of Training After 8 challenging weeks of training aided by Wahoo SYSTM, Cillian is gearing up to take on the Tour of Flanders, known as one of the most challenging sportives in the world. Is he prepared for its cobbled paths, daunting climbs, and the 160 kilometres of road that lie ahead at the Ronde van Vlaanderen? Will he manage to make it across the finish line?...
Is this bike the pinnacle of cycling engineering?Si thinks he's found the ultimate bike... a vintage Pinarello Dyna
Can We Hold A Pro's Wheel On The Toughest Cobbles?What does it take to keep up with a pro on the toughest cobbled sections of the famous Paris-Roubaix course? We sent Conor and Hank to find out! And we didn't just find any pro, they're taking on Belgian Lawrence Naesen - who has been a World Tour pro for over 6 years with the likes of AG2R and the now named Lotto DSTNY, and practically grew up on the cobbles... New to Paris-Roubaix? Check out our handy beginner's guide: https://www.glob...
Clean yer bottles
Story time!
Is Suspension Faster For Paris-Roubaix?Paris-Roubaix is host to some of the toughest cycling conditions imaginable. One way to make them easier is to use suspension, softening out those blows. The tech has improved, so should the pros think more about their setups? Let's take a look! Want to know more about the first time suspension was used at Paris-Roubaix? Click here
Up Close With The Roubaix CobblesUp Close With The Roubaix Cobbles In this video we ride and review the toughest sections of the 2024 Paris-Roubaix race route to find out exactly how brutal its legendary cobbles really are. We explore Roubaix's iconic pavé up close, discovering how bone shaking, teeth-chattering, and bike-breaking this surface really is! Welcome! 0:00 What is the 2024 Paris-Roubaix race route? 0:50 Quiévy à saint-python (4-star segment) 1:32 Haveluy à Wallers (4-sta...
Pre-Ride Admin Checklist ✅ ALWAYS take snacks!
Look After Your Cycling Kit With These Quick Washing TipsLook After Your Cycling Kit With These Quick Washing Tips Looking to keep your cycling gear in prime condition? In this video, we're sharing our dos and don'ts for washing your cycling kit. Our tips will help maintain the fabric, elastic, and colour of your gear, extending its lifespan and preventing accidental damage. Don't miss out if you want to keep your kit looking its best! How do you clean your cycling kit? 0:00 What do you...
Here’s a few ways we learnt from you on how to reuse mangled inner tubes
You Know You're Cycling Too Much When... | GCN Show Ep. 586Are You Cycling Too Much? | GCN Show Ep. 586 Can there really be such a thing as too much cycling? Seriously, yes. There really can be. 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 in this week’s show? 0:41 You know you’ve done t...
A Clean Bike Is A Happy Bike!
Would you recommend Zone 2 training?
We Rode Cobbles Too Rough For Paris-Roubaix!The infamous cobbles of Paris-Roubaix comprise one of cycling's most famous routes, but when you stray off the incredibly beaten track, some even rougher sections lie in wait. Conor and Hank took to Strava to find the road less travelled and equipped the latest Shockstop components from Redshift Sports to seek out cobbles that are too rough for racing. In association with Redshift Sports: https://gcn.eu/RedshiftSports Useful Links: Everythin...