March 2019

There's even more hot new road cycling tech from the Taipei Show to share with you, from prototype new materials to replace carbon fibre to disc specific new wheelsets and groupsets. Let us know what you fancy most! 

In association with Taipei International Cycle Show.

Bling 12 speed chains from KMC? The Rotor Uno groupset ready to launch? New disc wheelsets from Fulcrum? Let us know what your favourite tech from the show has been so far! 

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Even More Hot New Cycling Tech From The Taipei Cycle Show 2019!

It’s been the busiest week of the professional cycling season so far - Cobbled Classics season is in full swing with the one day of De Panne, E3 Binckbank and Gent Wevelgem.  The climbers hit their stride at the Volta Catalunya, Mitchelton Scott dominate at the Coppi e Bartali, and we’ve got the British National E-Racing Championships.


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But we shall start with Gent Wevelgem.  In what was probably the most exciting race of the season so far, Alexander Kristoff of UAE Team Emirates nabbed the victory after out-sprinting a 30 man group at the end of 251km’s of racing.

It’s a race which is often seen to favour the sprinters, but I think that reputation takes away from just how hard this race is, and this year’s edition was as hard as any.

And I have proof for you - firstly Matteo Trentin said it was the hardest edition of the race he’d ever done, secondly, it was the fastest ever edition of the race at over 46kph, thirdly, it was on from the gun, splitting in the crosswinds with the front group averaging close to 51kph for the first two and a half hours, and fourthly, according to Velon data, Kristoff’s AVERAGE power for 5 and a half hours, was 345w.  I mean, he’s a big lad, but that is just incredible.

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Can We Convert A Cheap Ebay Bike Into A Superbike?

You've been waiting for it - the finished article from Jon's Cheap Bike to Super (ish) Bike Challenge! What do you think of Jon's budget result?

What do you make of Jon's finished complete build, all for less than £900? Impressed?

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What would you like to see Jon upgrade next?

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📹 Cheap Bike To Super Bike Part 1 

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GCN's Cheap Bike To Super Bike Upgrade Challenge - The Finished Bicycle!

Cycling is a sport where the pursuit of personal bests from riding bikes up hills is glorified. Like many of us Ollie has a particular climb that he's targeted, and it just happens to be Sa Calobra in Mallorca. But can he ride up it in under 30 minutes?

Which climb do you want to set a new PB up? Let us know in the comments below 👇

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📹 Ollies Sa Calobra Bike | 

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Ollie's Sa Calobra Hill Climb Challenge | In Pursuit Of A Cycling Personal Best

Ollie recently took on the challenge of riding up Mallorca's fabled climb, Sa Calobra, in under 30 minutes. To help him achieve a personal best he made a few changes to his road bike to give him every marginal gain.

Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Frame, Forks & Seatpost
Full Dura Ace Di2 Groupset
Canyon Integrated Bar/Stem
Power2max power meter
Zipp 202 NSW Clincher Wheels
Continental Supersonic 23mm
Fizik Arione 00 Carbon Saddle

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📹 Ollies Sa Calobra Challenge | 

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Ollie's 5.9kg Canyon Ultimate Hill Climb Bike

How can you lose weight healthily but maintain your cycling power? What is the best way to improve your time trialling? What should you consider when buying a fixed gear bike? James and Dan are back to answer all of your questions 👍

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Faster Time Trials, Fixed Gear Bikes & Healthy Weight Loss | Ask GCN Anything

Cyclists love speed, we all want to go faster on our road bikes. But just what are the fastest bikes ever and who rode them? We take a look at five of the fastest bikes ever. 

Which of these would you like to ride? Let us know in the comments below 👇

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5 Of The Fastest Bikes Of All Time | Cycling Record Breakers And Aerodynamic Innovators

How much can genetic testing help your athletic performance on the bike? In this week's show we also take a look at the new Cervelo as well as all of your favourite features 🔧

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Would you consider genetic testing in order to boost your performance? 

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📹 Cheap To Super Bike | 

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Is Genetic Testing The Next Cycling Performance Frontier? | GCN Tech Show Ep. 65

Ollie takes a look at the best road bikes from the Taipei Cycle Show. Shiny paint jobs, jewels and some very cool new bike brands 💎

In association with the Taipei Cycle Show

What is your favourite bike from the Taipei Cycle Show? 

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📹 Taipei's Hottest Tech 2019 | 

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The Best Bikes At The Taipei Cycle Show 2019

Ollie is out at the Taipei Cycle Show and spotted some of the coolest new road bike tech, from budget wireless gear shifting to anti-lock rim brakes. 

In association with the Taipei Cycle Show. 

What is your favourite piece of new tech? 

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📹 Taipei Tech 2018 | 

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The Hottest New Bike Tech From The Taipei Cycle Show 2019

Rollers are one of the best ways to warm up on your road bike, or even get a workout which also focuses upon your bike handling skills. James and Chris explain how to get started cycling on rollers and demonstrate a few advanced skills as well. 

Riding on rollers is a skill that does take practise, but isn't hard. Can you ride on rollers? 

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📹 Get Fit Quick | 

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Baby - Shiruky.

March 2019

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