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• A Broken Dan? The 350km Ride That MIGHT Be A Step Too Far | GCN Show Ep. 629

  🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 629 Thanks to your donations, Dan Lloyd is officially taking on the Manchester to London ride this June—his longest bike ride EVER! 🚴 Can he really complete 350km in just one day?! Si & Dan chat about how he’s feeling and what his prep will look like. Plus, they cover a Premier League footballer trying his hand at pro cycling, the risks of cars vs. bikes, and some good news out of NYC! 🚴‍♂️ Donate here to Ambitious About Autism! 👉  https://gcn.eu/DansDonation 🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinDanL2M ❤️ Thanks again for all your donations & for making Dan's ride possible! ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 00:50 - This week in the world of cycling 02:00 - Dan's officially attempting 350km ride! 🤩 05:13 - What's the longest ride the GCN presenters have done? 07:50 - How confident are you? 09:21 - Are you actually back on the bike? 10:11 - Do you have any advice? 12:10 - Dan's plan 12:48 - Dan's longest ride since retirement 13:10 - Challenge recap 13:53 - Cycling Shorts 14:00 - Good news from NYC: Effect of congestion charges 14:27 - Risks of bikes vs. motorists 17:32 - In memory of Sara Piffer 18:19 - Ex-pro footballer wants to become a pro gravel cyclist 19:26 - Racing News 20:37 - Update on New Zealand attempted bike theft 21:13 - Rouvy giveaway winner! 🎉 21:42 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 27:48 - Caption Competition 29:48 - Comment of the Week 37:27- This Week on GCN Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides What aspect would you like to see Dan document in his journey back to cycling? 🚴‍♂️ Let us know in the comments! 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 We Tried To Beat Ineos' Mallorca Lap Record! 👉 • We Tried To Beat Ineos' Mallorca Lap ...  📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #procycling #procyclist #gcnshow #challenge #cyclingchallenge #tourdownunder #manchester #london #bikeride 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images 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. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling 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 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW 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 Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels

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• I Got Smoked By An Illegal E-bike - Does It Matter? | GCN Show Ep. 628

  🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 628 While cycling to GCN Megabase, Si was overtaken by what seemed to be an unrestricted e-bike travelling at quite a speed. This experience got him thinking—should unrestricted e-bikes be allowed on shared bike paths? Are they creating potential safety risks? 🚲⚡ In this episode of the GCN Show, Si and Dan dive into the growing debate around e-bike regulations. They explore possible solutions to manage their risks and discuss new laws being introduced globally. They further discuss how cycling in general has positive environmental impacts, and how certain countries are promoting and making cycling safer. Rouvy Indoor Kit Bundle giveaway 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNRouvyCompetition (Entries close 10:00GMT Friday 24th January 2025 and winners will be announced in a GCN Show from Tuesday 28th January 2025. For more info see http://gcn.eu/terms) 🚴‍♂️ Donate to get Dan riding 350km! 👉 https://gcn.eu/DansDonation 🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinDanL2M 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show - Headlines 00:41 What happened this past week 01:26 Illegal E-bike overtaking Si 04:19 The moral dilemma 04:56 The classification of E-bikes in the USA 05:34 Europe and E-bikes 06:10 Should e-bikes be allowed in bike paths? 10:02 Cycling shorts 10:07 Bike theft gone wrong 13:11 Spain’s new law to keep cyclists safe 14:18 Paris air quality improved because of cycling? 15:25 US cycling routes increased 16:03 New GCN+ documentaries on the channel 17:26 #AD ROUVY indoor bundle giveaway 17:55 Update on Dan’s fundraiser 19:39 RIP Doug Shapiro   20:03 Hack/bodge of the week 26:10 Caption competition 28:08 Comments of the week 32:25 Coming up on the channel Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉  https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides What are your thoughts on E-bikes in bike paths? 🔋🚴 Watch more on GCN... 📹 What Happens If You Do A Fitness Test Every Day For 7 Days? 👉 https://youtu.be/hlBLKpkNAXg 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures  🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #ebike #bikepath #law #biketheft #dilemma #moraldilemma #AD #rouvy  📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images 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. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling 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 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW 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 Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels

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• Are Things About To Ungravel? | GCN Show Ep. 627

  🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 627 As gravel bikes evolve and become ever closer to mountain bikes, are they actually on a path to extinction? In today's show, Si & Dan question whether the gravel bike might be facing an existential crisis. Gravel bikes have evolved so much ...and where is that evolution going?  Plus, they discuss a $30,000 steel Condor, bid farewell to the most powerful woman in cycling, share updates on fundraising for Dan's 350km ride, comments of the week, & much more! Win a Rouvy indoor kit bundle! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNRouvyCompetition  🚴‍♂️ Donate to get Dan riding 350km! 👉  https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutau...     🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride: 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutau... ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!  00:45 - This week in the world of cycling  01:32 - Will gravel bikes go "extinct"? 09:50 - "Let's Dance" featuring Peter Sagan!  10:55 - New Orbea  11:12 - Tom Pidcock's new bike & kit 12:51 - Vintage Condor Baracchi steel bike  14:53 - Update on fundraising for Dan's ride 16:41 - EF Oatly's "In & Out" List 17:37 - Bonnie Tu (Giant Cycling Group) retires 18:15 - Rouvy indoor kit bundle giveaway! 🎉 #AD 🤝 In association with Rouvy  18:43 - GCN Zwift Club Rides & Tour de Zwift  19:24 - Dan won a race! 22:04 - Hack/Bodge of the Week  28:08 - Caption Competition 30:54 - Comment of the Week 35:35 - This Week on GCN Useful Links: Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us every Wednesday at 18:30 GMT! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides Join this channel to get access to perks 👉  https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Do you think the evolution of the gravel bike will lead to its extinction? 🦕 Are gravel bikes and mountain bikes getting too close? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️ Watch more on GCN... 📹 Is This The Worst Piece Of Cycling Equipment On The Planet? 👉 https://youtu.be/tFlw0-NDfM8?si=Fuhv97f_twEi1w84 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures  🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #gravel #gravelbikes #mountainbike #mtb #gravelcycling #gravelcyclist 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images 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. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling 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 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW 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 Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels

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

  🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 626 2025 is here, and we’ve all got exciting goals and resolutions for the year! But what should those resolutions be for a cyclist? Dan Lloyd and Conor Dunne share 4 things cyclists should be doing this year to take their riding to the next level—based on the latest modern advice and scientific knowledge. Plus, we’ve got more bad news for the cycling industry, world records, a questionable internet hack for inflating your tires, comments of the week, and much more! 🚴‍♂️ Donate to get Dan riding 350km! 👉  https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/fundraisers/daniellloyd/manchester-to-london-2025 🙌 Join Dan on the Manchester to London ride: 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/event/manchester-to-london-2025 ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!  00:37 - This week in the world of cycling  02:42 - What should a cyclist's 2025 resolution be? 10:16 - Cycling Shorts  10:23 - Beware of scams! (Fake Rapha website) 11:32 - New Penny Farthing world record  12:30 - The biggest cycling loop in Britain 14:02 - Is this a hack or a bodge? 14:35 - Scheme to get more people on bikes 15:30 - Brompton's profits down in 2024 17:12 - Hack/Bodge of the Week 25:16 - Caption Competition 27:23 - Comment of the Week 31:25 - This Week on GCN Useful Links: Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us every Wednesday at 18:30 GMT! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides Join this channel to get access to perks 👉  https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast What are your 2025 goals as a cyclist? 🚴 Has this conversation changed your mind on anything? Let us know down in the comments! ⬇️ Watch more on GCN... 📹 How To Get Fit Using Zwift Like A Pro 👉 https://youtu.be/Sj7gHnqDzjI?si=xhAn7EJi_mO25nlb 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures  🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #2025 #fitness #dan'sjourney #health #goals #2025goals #lifestylechange #training #trainingtips #resistancetraining #healthylifestyle #nutrition 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images 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. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling 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 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW 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 Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels

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• Is This The Year The Bike Industry Bounces Back? | GCN Show Ep. 625

  🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 625 2024 was a rollercoaster year for cycling! 🚴‍♂️🌟 From Pogačar dominating the Grand Tours to Cavendish making history and Kasia Niewiadoma triumphing at the TDF Femme Avec Zwift, there was no shortage of epic moments. But behind the excitement, the cycling industry faced challenges, with many brands struggling to recover post-Covid. Si and Dan dive into whether 2025 could be the year the industry finds its footing again. They also reflect on GCN’s highlights, GCN's independence, and what’s in store for the year ahead! 🎉 Make Dan do the longest ride he never wanted to do 😂 👉 https://ambitious220.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk/fundraisers/daniellloyd/manchester-to-london-2025 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show - Headlines 00:42 Tadej Pogačar - the GOAT of 2024 01:16 Ultra endurance boundaries pushed further 02:15 The post-Covid bubble of the cycling industry 03:11 GCN becoming independent 04:08 The light at the end of the tunnel 07:05 What does 2025 look like for the bike industry? 08:36 Cycling shorts 08:41 Mark Cavendish making history 09:12 Kasia Niewiadoma winning Tour de Franc Femme Avec Zwift 09:44 Mathieu van de Poel double 09:51 Tom Pidcock winning Olympic gold 10:20 Dan racing Jonas Vingegaard and Sepp Kuss 12:17 Si and his gravel racing 13:10 GCN content 13:48 Shoutout to the GCN community 14:44 Dan's upcoming charity ride 16:09 Upcoming GCN challenges 17:08 Hack/bodge of the week 22:56 Happy New Year! Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉  https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel  👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides Do you think the bike industry would recover in 2025?📈 Watch more on GCN... 📹 The UCI Budget Rule That Would Change Cycling Forever. (But Will It Work?) 👉 https://youtu.be/tG7ILMmxT44 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures  🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #industry #postcovidrecovery #recession #bikebrand #2024 #wrapup #economicrecovery  📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images 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. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling 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 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW 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 AGU: https://gcn.eu/AGUxGCN Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels

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