October 2019

Whilst in Vermont Jeremy caught up with Ted King, former WorldTour pro cyclist who has now turned his hand to racing gravel. Ted's won Dirty Kanza twice and a heap of other big gravel races, so it's fair to say that he knows a thing or two about how to ride off road. He shares his insights with Jeremy whilst on a quick bike ride around his home roads. 

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The Koppenberg is one of cycling’s legendary climbs which defines the Tour of Flanders each spring, but in the winter it belongs to cyclocross. The eponymous race up the cobbled climb starts the 2019 DVV Trofee series, one of the world’s most prestigious CX race series in Belgium. It’s a course that suits the punchiest of riders and has the finish at the very top of the climb. Last year Toon Aerts took a memorable victory in front of Wout Van Aert. Don’t miss our livestream of the iconic race.

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The Koppenberg is one of cycling’s legendary climbs which defines the Tour of Flanders each spring, but in the winter it belongs to cyclo-cross. The eponymous race up the cobbled climb started the 2019 DVV Trofee series, one of the world’s most prestigious CX race series in Belgium. It’s a course that suits the punchiest of riders and has the finish at the very top of the climb. Last year Toon Aerts took a memorable victory in front of Wout Van Aert. Don’t miss our highlights of the iconic race.


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Koppenbergcross DVV Trofee 2019 HIGHLIGHTS Elite Men & Women | CX On GCN Racing

Just what is the most revolutionary road bike groupset that changed cycling forever? Feeling inspired by Jon's Shimano Dura Ace video, Ollie wants to know what you think... We've also got the full details on the new Hope & Lotus track bike that Team GB will be riding at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the lucky winner of the Shimano GRX Di2 groupset! 🔧

Please note, at 11mins 14secs we displayed the Lotus 110 not the 108 as stated by Ollie, then at 11mins 17secs we showed the Lotus 108 bike as previously mentioned. (Jon)

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The Most Influential & Revolutionary Groupset Ever Made...? | GCN Tech Show Ep.96

Whether you're a beginner on a bike or an ex pro cyclist, the chances are that you've made these cycling mistakes. We've put together our list of mistakes that we've all made on a ride. Which of these do you make the most? 

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Should you rebuild your old road bike wheels yourself or take them to a bike shop? Can you lube a waxed bike chain? What should you do about a bent chainring? Are gravel bikes overrated? Dan is in the clinic this week answering all of your cycling tech questions 🔧

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Do you suffer from cold hands and feet whilst cycling in winter? Well in this video Chris and James share their top hacks to keep your fingers and toes warm when you're out on a bike ride. From better gloves to the old GCN favourite: tin foil ❄️

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After taking a look at the worst bike rides ever in last week's GCN show, we take a look at the essential ingredients for the PERFECT cycle. Chris updates us on his Zwift academy feedback and we have a new vegan based book! 

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It was another busy weekend of cyclocross action with the latest rounds of the Ethias and Superprestige series in Beringen & Gavere, there were some big names back on the track at the London Six Day, we also have the Saitama Criterium from Japan and rider of the year in the women’s peloton.

Best Female Pro Cyclist Of 2019, London 6 Day & Superprestige CX | GCN's Cycling Race News Show

Shimano's Dura Ace groupset has been the flagship for cycling innovation for the past three decades. Jon explains how many of Dura Ace's key features trickle down to Shimano's mid-range and budget road bike groupsets. 

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📹 Shimano 105 Vs Dura Ace | 

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Shimano's Dura Ace DNA | Does Top End Cycling Tech Really Trickle Down?

The third round of the prestigious Telenet Superprestige cyclocross series returned to Gavere, a course with over 35 years of CX history and a long list of esteemed champions. It’s a classic Belgian cross course and held on the grounds of an Air Force base. Don’t miss our highlights of both the Elite Men’s and Women’s races. 

October 2019

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