March 2013

New Shimano MTFU training groupset spotted at Tour of Flanders after party
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We got the first look at a new training groupset from Shimano, what appears to be a 2x53 - 10x13 twenty speed singlespeed bike. Confusing? Perhaps, but the performance benefits are apparently very real according to one team owner who spoke to us.

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New Shimano Groupset Spotted - GCN Cycling News Flash

Fabian Cancellara of Team Radioshack-Leopard-Trek rides a Trek Domane 6.9 that he helped to develop.
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Finished with a custom paint job referencing Cancellara's nickname of Spartacus, this bike is built for the classics, and one we fully expect to see in contention this spring.

Surprisingly this Domane doesn't have Shimano Di2 shifting, with Cancellara opting for manual shifters, nor does it have a powermeter, though we expect to see that change.

Fabian Cancellara's Trek Domane 6.9

Cycling contains a number of strange and arcane terms confusing to those unfamilair with the sport.
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We created the first part of our glossary of cycling terms to help everyone understand cycling a little better, and we'll expand it out with more cycling-related words in the future - let us know in the comments which words we should include in future parts.

Music: Harpoonist And The Axe Murderer - Get Out: 

How To Speak Like A Cyclist - A Glossary Of Cycling Terms Pt. 1

Following on from our "How To Climb Like A Pro" video, we bring you a piece on the art of cycling up steep climbs - an essential skill. 
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We cover all the essential techniques that you need to know to make steep climbs as easy as possible, drawing on the experience of former pro Dan Lloyd. 

We look at gear selection, making sure that you are in the right gear before you reach the climb. We analyse body position, making sure you can get all your power out but maintaining traction. 

All these tips straight from the pro, and more.

Music: Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly. Stitch By Stitch. 

How To Ride Steep Climbs Like A Pro

Richie Porte of Team Sky sat down for a Google+ Hangout with GCN as part of our news show, and here's the full interview.
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Having already won the 2013 Paris - Nice, we caught up with the points winnner of the Criterium International, Team Sky's Richie Porte the day after the Corsican race.

We asked him how he was holding up after the race phyically as well as mentally, found out who won the race to the coffee between Richie and Chris Froome, talked tactics, what he's looking forwards to in the next couple of months, racing the classics, racing using powermeters and more.

Richie Porte Interview - Winner Of Paris-Nice

This edition of GCN's News Show brings you interviews from the week's movers and shakers in the world of cycling. 
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We start at the Tour of Catalonia and look back at an earlier interview with Dan Martin and his hopes for the season..

Ian Stannard talks us through the Team Sky plan of attack for the Classics and his reaction to Gent Wevelgem. 

We also have the latest news from the women's pro peloton, both at the Trofeo Alfredo Binda and a Hangout with the winner of Gent Wevelgem, Kirsten Wild of team Argos-Shimano. 

All this, and more, is in this weeks GCN News. 

Music: Kowalski - Take Care, Take Flight: 

Gent Wevelgem and Tour of Catalonia - GCN Weekly Cycling News Ep 13

GCN's Pro Bike series continues with the German powerhouse sprinter Marcel Kittel's personal bike, the Felt F-Series FRD. 
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This bike is a cutting edge carbon fibre creation, and incredibly stiff to handle the power of Kittel. The team uses full Shimano DI2 9070 groupsets, although Kittel is still using the older cranks in order to continue to use his preferred power meter, the SRM. 

Pro, a subsidiary of Shimano, supply the cockpit equipment. A Falcon saddle, Vibe bars and seatpost, and ironically a Mark Cavendish signature stem. 

Shimano wheels complete the bike, a 40mm deep rim at the front, and 60mm deep at the rear. Vittoria tyres keep things rolling smoothly. 

This is a work horse of a bike, un-fussy, but top class in every way.  

Music: Chadio & DJ Soo - Age Like Wine (S2 Get Naked Remix): 

Marcel Kittel's Felt F-Series FRD Argos-Shimano Team Bike

In the first GCN live Google Hangout, Simon Richardson and Daniel Lloyd talk... Cycling
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This time out we covered subjects ranging from nutrition, training, women's cycling, Dan's worst ever ride, beef jerky, Nelly Furtado and more! 

GCN's Ask Us Anything Hangout - 2013-03-22

We've chosen our favourite gran fondos and sportives in the world, and this is the top 10. 
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Sportives or gran fondos provide one of the best cycling challenges for the amateur rider, and there are now thousands to choose from around the world. Here at GCN, we've compiled a handy list of our favourites from around the world. 

From the epic SCODY 3 Peaks Challenge in Australia, via the Cape Argus classic sportive in South Africa and Levi Gran Fondo in California, to the hotbed of classics in Europe, we've picked the very best. 

Do you fancy following in the tyre tracks of the pros across the cobbles of northern France? Or the bergs of Flanders? Or to the summit of the Stelvio? It's all here. 

http://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/general/great-rides/42359/

http://humanrace.co.uk/events/cycling/dragon-ride

http://sport.be.msn.com/rondevanvlaanderen/2013/eng/

http://sport.be.msn.com/parisroubaix/2013/eng/

http://www.sportcommunication.info/web2010/index.php?langue=2

http://www.letapedutour.com/ET1/us/the-route.html

Also, thanks to the team at Personal Best Cycling:


http://www.personalbestcycling.co.uk/page2.html

Top 10 Best Sportives And Gran Fondos To Cycle In The World

Vincenzo Nibali rides a very cool Specialized SL4, and GCN took a close look. 
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The Specialized SL4 is used by three World Tour teams, and this Astana edition used by top rider Vincenzo Nibali is one of the most impressive. 

He uses Campagnolo Super Record EPS 11 Speed groupset, Corima Aero+ wheels which are as light as you'll find in the World Tour, and FSA bars, stem and seatpost. 

It's a phenomenal bike, and worthy of closer inspection. 

Vincenzo Nibali's Astana Specialized Tarmac SL4 - Pro Bike

The 2013 Milan San Remo race was won in terrible conditions by MTN Qhubeka's Gerald Ciolek
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GCN were lucky enough to have a Google Hangout with the winner of one of the toughest races in recent times. Milan San Remo is a hard race anyway, but in driving snow the 2013 edition of the race was suspended byfore restarting later on.

We asked Gerald about his training, what's next for the team, when he knew he was going to win the stage, and what's on his T-Shirt!

Gerald Ciolek Interview - Winner Of 2013 Milan San Remo

GCN picks through the aftermath of the toughest ever one day race with its winner, Gerald Ciolek of MTN-Qhubeka, and the results of the GP Padova.
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Milan Sanremo 2013 is a race that will live on in legend for many years due to the foul weather that battered the riders. And who better to talk to about it than the winner. 

We cover the biggest race this weekend in women's cycling, won by double world champion Giorgia Bronzini. 
  
We also bring you the latest tech news, the new Cervelo Rca. A breathtaking, showstopper of a bike that smashes what we thought was possible in carbon technology. Also, spy shots of the latest Specialized helmet - no official details as yet, but what do you think? 

 
           La Rochelle - Madame (Parov Stelar Remix): 

March 2013

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