Beste Gcn podcasts (2024)

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

5d ago23:20

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🎥 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 ou…

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Aero WAS Everything, Light Bikes Are Back?! | GCN Show Ep. 621 38:23

12d ago38:23

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🎥 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 massi…

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Cycling's New Problem: It's Too Fast | GCN Show Ep. 620 36:42

19d ago36:42

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🎥 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 sha…

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The SUPERPOWER Of Knowing Your Muscle Fibre Type | GCN Show Ep. 619 35:25

26d ago35:25

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🎥 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 whethe…

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These Are The Biggest Wastes Of Money In Cycling | GCN Show Ep. 618 40:03

1M ago40:03

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🎥 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 a…

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The Pro Cycling Arms Race Nobody Is Talking About | GCN Show Ep. 617 38:19

1M ago38:19

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🎥 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 …

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The Fast Vs Slow Cycling Debate: What’s Cycling At Its best? | GCN Show Ep. 616 33:05

2M ago33:05

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🎥 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 w…

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What Can We Do About Skyrocketing Bike Prices? | GCN Show Ep. 615 43:01

2M ago43:01

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🎥 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…

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Hidden Dangers: Is Cycling Bad For You? | GCN Show Ep. 614 35:57

2M ago35:57

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🎥 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 …

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Why The Gravel World Championships Were MUCH Harder Than You Think | GCN Show Ep. 613 39:58

2M ago39:58

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🎥 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 o…

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Tadej Pogačar's Training Secrets Revealed?! | GCN Show Ep. 612 38:23

3M ago38:23

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🎥 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…

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Why Van Der Poel WON'T Win The UCI World Championships | GCN Show Ep. 611 37:32

3M ago37:32

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🎥 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 cyc…

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Why All The Hate Against Cyclists? Where Is It Coming From? | GCN Show Ep. 610 40:49

3M ago40:49

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🎥 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 gro…

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Is This Cycling Legend About To Do The UNTHINKABLE? | GCN Show Ep. 609 43:46

3M ago43:46

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🎥 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 curre…

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Is The Bike Industry Still In Crisis? | GCN Show Ep. 608 41:24

3M ago41:24

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🎥 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, …

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Should The Police Stop Rogue Cyclists? | GCN Show Ep. 607 36:35

4M ago36:35

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🎥 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 get…

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Was Cycling Better 10 Years Ago? | GCN Show Ep. 606 33:14

4M ago33:14

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🎥 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……

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Rim Brakes Are BACK! Here's Why. | GCN Show Ep. 605 32:39

4M ago32:39

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🎥 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 P…

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E-bikes ARE A Threat, And This Is Why | GCN Show Ep. 604 33:40

4M ago33:40

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🎥 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. Wha…

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5% Better In 10 Days - Is This Miracle Training Legit? | GCN Show Ep. 603 32:31

5M ago32:31

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🎥 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…

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Why Tadej Pogačar Is ALREADY The Greatest Of All Time! | GCN Show Ep. 602 35:21

5M ago35:21

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🎥 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…

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HIGHEST Tour de France Salaries. How Do They Compare? | GCN Show Ep. 601 31:14

5M ago31:14

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🎥 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…

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The UNBELIEVABLE Power Outputs Of Tour De France Cyclists! | GCN Show Ep. 600 42:57

5M ago42:57

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🎥 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…

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Pro Cycling’s Got A New Problem | GCN Show Ep. 599 40:12

6M ago40:12

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🎥 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 i…

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Great! More UCI Rules! | GCN Show Ep. 598 37:11

6M ago37:11

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🎥 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…

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The Future Of GCN, What’s Next? | GCN Show Ep. 597 38:10

6M ago38:10

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🎥 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 …

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The Endurance Marker That Separates The Best From The Rest 41:44

6M ago41:44

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🎥 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 per…

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The Latest Thing To RUIN Gravel Racing Is... 36:52

6M ago36:52

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🎥 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 Mor…

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Gran Fondo Fatigue: Are Sportives Worth It? 27:50

7M ago27:50

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 594 Are sportives REALLY worth it, or are they a waste of money? Is it possible to have the same epic riding experience for free these days? We dive in - weighing the pros, cons, and middle ground! Hank & Manon also cover the latest cycling news, including the end of the Giro d'Italia, retiremen…

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Why Is Cycling Making People So Angry? 40:03

7M ago40:03

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🎥 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 cov…

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Dumb And Painful Things We’ve Done As Cyclists! 27:03

7M ago27:03

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🎥 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…

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Are Super Strong Cyclists Killing Racing? 30:13

7M ago30:13

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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 …

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The Free Cycling Speed That NOBODY Is Talking About 36:12

8M ago36:12

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🎥 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…

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Is A Cyclist's Body A Healthy Body? 37:38

8M ago37:38

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🎥 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 …

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Why Do Cyclists Keep Getting Banned? 34:10

8M ago34:10

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🎥 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 m…

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Why So Many HUGE Crashes Right Now? 38:49

8M ago38:49

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 587 Why 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…

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Are You Cycling Too Much? 29:44

9M ago29:44

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🎥 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…

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Is Oxytocin the secret to the cycling buzz? 33:36

9M ago33:36

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🎥 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 …

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Faster Cycling Is On Its Way. Here's Why 33:01

9M ago33:01

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🎥 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 Mil…

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Has The Bike Industry Made Cycling Too Complicated? 37:44

9M ago37:44

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🎥 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 …

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UCI: May The Force Be With You 32:15

10M ago32:15

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🎥 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 Canyo…

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The Big Problem With E-Bikes 34:35

10M ago34:35

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🎥 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…

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How Are The Pros Getting More Powerful Than Ever? 35:46

10M ago35:46

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🎥 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 annou…

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Why Do We Keep P*ssing Off Car Drivers? 36:24

10M ago36:24

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🎥 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 l…

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6 Signs You’ll Live A Long Life: Does Cycling Help? 24:37

10M ago24:37

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🎥 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 …

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The Potential New Doping Practice That Stinks 35:59

11M ago35:59

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🎥 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 se…

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This Is The End Of Fasted Training 37:31

11M ago37:31

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🎥 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 interviewe…

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Welcome To The GCN Show! 0:54

11M ago0:54

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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 bi…

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Episode 53 - GCP 250 39:11

5y ago39:11

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Jared and Stephen come back to talk about the INCREDIBLE GCP Episode 250!Additional music in this episode:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Door GCNFancast

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Episode 52 - GCP 235, A&A 86 22:55

5y ago22:55

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In Episode 52, Jared and Stephen wrap up the show discussion GCP 235 and A&A 86. There's a short theory about Brandyr, some background on Talavet, and a LOT of mistakes over the lifetime of the show for you to enjoy.Thank you all for listening. We wouldn't have made it here without you.This episode includes music by Kevin MacLeod:"NewsSting" by Kev…

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