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...
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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...
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Recent Episodes of 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...
Episode • 23 July 2024 • 35m and 21s
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!
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Episode • 16 July 2024 • 31m and 14s
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!
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Episode • 10 July 2024 • 42m and 57s
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...
Episode • 2 July 2024 • 40m and 12s
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!
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00:00 The headlines
00:30 What happened this week and GCN membership
10:42 Cycling shorts
15:17 #AD Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate launch
18:44 #AD TRiPeak Competition
Episode • 25 June 2024 • 37m and 11s
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!
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Episode • 18 June 2024 • 38m and 10s
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...
Episode • 11 June 2024 • 41m and 44s
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...
Episode • 4 June 2024 • 36m and 52s
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?
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Episode • 28 May 2024 • 27m and 50s
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...
Episode • 21 May 2024 • 40m and 3s
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