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Global Cycling Network (GCN)

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.

We bring compelling 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 👉 www.gcn.eu
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Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 www.gcn.eu/GCNinsurance
Visit our website 👉 www.globalcyclingnetwork.com
Upload your hacks and bodges 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnuploader
Check out the GCN Shop 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnshop

Thanks to our sponsors:
Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello
Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak
Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon
CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak
Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli
Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea
Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision
Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness
Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool
Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia
Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift
Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca
MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets
Strava: https://gcn.eu/strava
Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration
Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels





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  • Feb 13, 2024 · 36 min

    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 abreast 03:30 Unpredictable cycling movements 04:45 Skipping traffic 06:17 Cyclists don't pay road tax 07:36 Cyclists don't have registration plates 08:11 Cyclists skipping red lights 09:06 Cyclists exist 11:18 Cycling shorts 17:25 #AD Wahoo and Zwift competition #AD 19:30 #AD Precision fuel and hydration winners #AD 20:38 Hack/bodge 26:24 Caption competition 28:23 Comment of the week 32:27 Coming up on GCN 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 👉 www.gcn.eu Visit our website 👉 www.globalcyclingnetwork.com Upload your hacks and bodges 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnuploader Check out the GCN Shop 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnshop Thanks to our sponsors: AGU: www.gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Camelbak: www.gcn.eu/Camelbak Canyon Bikes: www.gcn.eu/-Canyon DMT Shoes: www.gcn.eu/DMT MET Helmets: www.gcn.eu/methelmets Orbea Bikes: www.gcn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: www.gcn.eu/-parktool Pinarello Bikes: www.gcn.eu/Pinarello Pirelli Tyres: www.gcn.eu/Pirelli Precision Fuel & Hydration: www.gcn.eu/precisionhydration Selle Italia: www.gcn.eu/SelleItalia ShadowStand: www.gcn.eu/ShadowStand Silca: www.gcn.eu/Silca SiS: www.gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Strava: www.gcn.eu/strava Topeak Tools: https://www.gcn.eu/Topeak Vision Wheels: www.gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: www.gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Whoop Fitness: www.gcn.eu/Whoop Zwift: www.gcn.eu/Zwift

  • Feb 6, 2024 · 24 min

    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 mass 05:15 Balance 06:46 Cycling shorts 11:40 #AD Precision Fuel and Hydration competition 12:02 Hack/bodge 17:26 Caption competition 19:09 Comment of the week 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 👉 www.gcn.eu Visit our website 👉 www.globalcyclingnetwork.com Upload your hacks and bodges 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnuploader Check out the GCN Shop 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnshop Thanks to our sponsors: AGU: www.gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Camelbak: www.gcn.eu/Camelbak Canyon Bikes: www.gcn.eu/-Canyon DMT Shoes: www.gcn.eu/DMT MET Helmets: www.gcn.eu/methelmets Orbea Bikes: www.gcn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: www.gcn.eu/-parktool Pinarello Bikes: www.gcn.eu/Pinarello Pirelli Tyres: www.gcn.eu/Pirelli Precision Fuel & Hydration: www.gcn.eu/precisionhydration Selle Italia: www.gcn.eu/SelleItalia ShadowStand: www.gcn.eu/ShadowStand Silca: www.gcn.eu/Silca SiS: www.gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Strava: www.gcn.eu/strava Topeak Tools: https://www.gcn.eu/Topeak Vision Wheels: www.gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: www.gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Whoop Fitness: www.gcn.eu/Whoop Zwift: www.gcn.eu/Zwift

  • Jan 30, 2024 · 35 min

    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 Championships 19:07 Hack/Bodge 24:20 Caption competition 27:08 #AD Precision Fuel and Hydration competition #AD 32:32 Coming up on GCN 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 👉 www.gcn.eu Visit our website 👉 www.globalcyclingnetwork.com Upload your hacks and bodges 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnuploader Check out the GCN Shop 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnshop Thanks to our sponsors: AGU: www.gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Camelbak: www.gcn.eu/Camelbak Canyon Bikes: www.gcn.eu/-Canyon DMT Shoes: www.gcn.eu/DMT MET Helmets: www.gcn.eu/methelmets Orbea Bikes: www.gcn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: www.gcn.eu/-parktool Pinarello Bikes: www.gcn.eu/Pinarello Pirelli Tyres: www.gcn.eu/Pirelli Precision Fuel & Hydration: www.gcn.eu/precisionhydration Selle Italia: www.gcn.eu/SelleItalia ShadowStand: www.gcn.eu/ShadowStand Silca: www.gcn.eu/Silca SiS: www.gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Strava: www.gcn.eu/strava Topeak Tools: https://www.gcn.eu/Topeak Vision Wheels: www.gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: www.gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Whoop Fitness: www.gcn.eu/Whoop Zwift: www.gcn.eu/Zwift

  • Jan 23, 2024 · 37 min

    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 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 👉 www.gcn.eu Visit our website 👉 www.globalcyclingnetwork.com Upload your hacks and bodges 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnuploader Check out the GCN Shop 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnshop Thanks to our sponsors: AGU: www.gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Camelbak: www.gcn.eu/Camelbak Canyon Bikes: www.gcn.eu/-Canyon DMT Shoes: www.gcn.eu/DMT MET Helmets: www.gcn.eu/methelmets Orbea Bikes: www.gcn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: www.gcn.eu/-parktool Pinarello Bikes: www.gcn.eu/Pinarello Pirelli Tyres: www.gcn.eu/Pirelli Precision Fuel & Hydration: www.gcn.eu/precisionhydration Selle Italia: www.gcn.eu/SelleItalia ShadowStand: https://www.gcn.eu/ShadowStand Silca: https://www.gcn.eu/Silca SiS: https://www.gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Strava: https://www.gcn.eu/strava Topeak Tools: https://www.gcn.eu/Topeak Vision Wheels: www.gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: www.gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Whoop Fitness: www.gcn.eu/Whoop Zwift: www.gcn.eu/Zwift

  • Jan 23, 2024 · 54 sec

    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! 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 👉 www.gcn.eu Visit our website 👉 www.globalcyclingnetwork.com Upload your hacks and bodges 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnuploader Check out the GCN Shop 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnshop Thanks to our sponsors: AGU: www.gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Camelbak: www.gcn.eu/Camelbak Canyon Bikes: www.gcn.eu/-Canyon DMT Shoes: www.gcn.eu/DMT MET Helmets: www.gcn.eu/methelmets Orbea Bikes: www.gcn.eu/Orbea Park Tool: www.gcn.eu/-parktool Pinarello Bikes: www.gcn.eu/Pinarello Pirelli Tyres: www.gcn.eu/Pirelli Precision Fuel & Hydration: www.gcn.eu/precisionhydration Selle Italia: www.gcn.eu/SelleItalia ShadowStand: https://www.gcn.eu/ShadowStand Silca: https://www.gcn.eu/Silca SiS: https://www.gcn.eu/ScienceInSport Strava: https://www.gcn.eu/strava Topeak Tools: https://www.gcn.eu/Topeak Vision Wheels: www.gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: www.gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Whoop Fitness: www.gcn.eu/Whoop Zwift: www.gcn.eu/Zwift