658: Does Cycling Have A Problem With Elitism And Snobbery? | GCN Show Ep. 658

In this episode of the GCN Show, we discuss the biggest topics in cycling this week. We dive into London's cycling chaos, the weight debate in professional cycling, and why Mathieu van der Poel's mountain bike dream didn't go as planned. Stick around to find out how you can win a pair of Elite Drive 2 carbon wheels! Ride with Dan 👉 https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/tag/g... Win a pair of Elite Wheels 👉  https://gcn.eu/GCNElitewheelsDrive50Comp

Geraint Thomas and Ellen van Dijk bow out of professional cycling, but their long careers are a testament to the benefits of consistent training. This week, we dive into new evidence that suggests long, easy rides are the key to success and check out the latest tech from Wahoo, plus we round up all the cycling news and a new world record attempt! Win 1 of 2 Insta360 Bundles! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNInsta360Comp Join Dan 👉 https://gcn.eu/dlz4

Has Mathieu Van Der Poel bitten off more than he can chew? We dive into his quest to become a mountain bike world champion and whether he can succeed after a string of recent crashes. Plus, we've got the latest cycling news, a brand new giveaway, and your best hacks and bodges! Enter the Insta360 giveaway here 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNInsta360Comp

Join Si and Conor as they reflect on their cycling careers and share what they wish they'd known from the very beginning. From training tips and maintenance tricks to the unwritten rules of the road, the GCN team is talking about the lessons learned over a lifetime on two wheels. You might be surprised by what they've discovered! 🧡 If the Zwift Racing League sounds like it could be up your street, send an email to [email protected] saying you're interested!

Welcome to the GCN Show! This week, we issue another apology after viewers criticized our perceived snobbery in the last episode. We ask if cycling has a wider problem with being unfriendly and elitist, and if so, what can we do about it. We also have an update on the world of cycling, including a naked bike thief and cycle lanes that were ripped out in North East England!

Is gravel racing becoming too extreme? In this episode of the GCN Show, Si and Dan are debating whether the sport needs rules to protect it from itself, as some racers are pushing the boundaries with controversial bike setups. We also cover a MAJOR cycling transfer, new health benefits of cycling, and reveal the winner of our caption competition. Plus, we've got a fantastic Wahoo prize bundle up for grabs! WIN A WAHOO BUNDLE! Enter the giveaway here! 👉 https://gcn.eu/WahooBundleUK 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 gravel racing needs rules, or should it remain a "Wild West" of bike tech and innovation? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇 Watch more on GCN... 📹 https://youtu.be/EKBqqNFkIz8 📹 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 #gravelbike  📸 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: Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli 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 Core Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech  GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing  Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gtn  GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia  GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol  GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch  GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais  GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining  Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech  Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn

This week on The GCN Show, we're asking a serious question: are modern bikes TOO good? After a ride on his new superbike, Dan argues that the incredible speeds of today's bikes could be dangerous in the wrong hands. We debate whether you need to "pay your dues" before riding the best tech. Plus, we've got all the latest news, including the incredible story of the new Box Hill Strava KOM, a website selling used pro kit (including Ben Healy's Tour de France skin suit), and France's massive €2 billion investment into cycling. And you won't want to miss Story Time, as Dan finally comes clean about the time he cheated in an international bike race back in the day!

Welcome back to the GCN Show! This week, we're diving into the big story: new data shows that TV viewing figures for the Tour de France are in decline. We analyse the numbers, discuss the "Pogačar effect," and ask the crucial question: should we be worried about the future of the sport? PLUS! We've got a mind-blowing new double Everesting World Record, a spectacular result for Conor at the world's biggest race, some good news for all you weekend warriors, and a new Penny Farthing speed record! All that, plus your best hacks, captions, and comments!

Welcome to the GCN Show! This week, we're asking a big question: Is there still one record that Tadej Pogačar can't break? We dive deep into his incredible climbing performance on Hautacam at the Tour de France and compare it to the legendary, controversial record set by Bjarne Riis back in 1996. We also discuss the difficult topic of doping in cycling, both past and present, and whether modern advancements in technology mean not all old records are breakable. Plus, we've got news on the best and worst states for commuting in America, a look at some super-fast (and expensive) new inner tubes, and promising news from the bike industry. And as always, we have your best hacks and bodges, comments, and the caption competition!

This week, we're asking a controversial question: is the Tour de France still the ultimate test of human endurance? We dive into the history of the race, comparing the epic 14-hour stages of the past with the high-speed, high-intensity racing of today. We also have the latest news from the Giro d'Italia Women, including a controversial fine for race contender Marlen Reusser. We'll check out Tom Pidcock's latest MTB win, some wild new tech from the Tour, and discuss the mind-boggling number of speeding fines issued by San Francisco's new speed cameras. Plus, we have the first-ever video reply to a bodge, your comments, and the caption competition! Link to the Camelbak Strava Podium Challenge https://gcn.eu/cbstr  Do you think the Tour de France is still the ultimate endurance event? Let us know in the comments!