June 2022

Since retiring from professional cycling our resident track cyclist, Manon, has taken to riding her bike more casually, swapping training rides for cafe rides. But now she's going to face one of her toughest challenges to date, cycling the full 228km of the Steamboat Gravel Race. But how will she be training for this epic race around her full time job? We partnered up with Wahoo to get her in the best shape possible on limited time!

In association with:
Wahoo Fitness 👉 @wahoofitness 

Useful Links:
Adventure Documentaries, Exclusive Shows & Live Racing on GCN+: 

How do you think Manon will get on? Let us know in the comments below!👇

Watch more on GCN...
📹 Can Si Break A 220 Mile Gravel Record? 👉 


📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 


📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​

🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
Attracted - Cospe
R Deep M High - Wellmess
Close to U - Katnip
Blissful Morph - ELFL
Left Hand - Lofive

#gcn #cycling #roadbike #gravelbike #gravelriding #steamboatgravel

Photos: © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Bettiniphoto / 

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:
Castelli Clothing: 

How To Train For A 228km Race Around A Full Time Job

‘La Grand Boucle’ is finally here! The 2022 Tour de France begins with a 13 km time trial around the Danish capital of Copenhagen. With the likes of Filippo Ganna, Stefan Küng and Wout van Aert all eyeing up a strong performance today, who will take the first maillot jaune of this year’s race?

Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Racing brings you the best of the world’s bike races to your screens, wherever you are: the finest live race commentary, in-depth analysis and behind the scenes access from your favourite events are all here. So get involved, join us, and get ready to be in the thick of the action.

Engage with on the channel and across social media – we’re here to answer every question you’ve got on cycling racing.

Watch our sister channels:
Global Cycling Network - 

Surprise In The Opening TT | Tour De France 2022 Stage 1 Highlights

From almost the southernmost tip of Sardinia’s east coast, the peloton tackle a rolling route directly northwards to Tortolì. This stage features the first categorised climb of this year’s race but a relatively easy day in the saddle should see the peloton keep things in check for some form of a bunch sprint. 

Watch extended highlights on GCN+ (some territory restrictions apply) 👉 

Close Finish In Bunch Sprint! | Giro Donne 2022 Stage 2 Highlights

The Tour de France; three weeks of tension, excitement and drama, watching the world's best cyclists duke it out on some of the hardest mountains and fastest sprints in the world. At least that's the plan, but there's no guarantee that any Tour will be epic. A lot goes into planning the perfect race to create optimum excitement, but what exactly makes the perfect Grand Tour? Cillian Kelly takes you through his perfect recipe! 

What makes your perfect Grand Tour? Let us know in the comments!👇

What Makes The Perfect Tour De France?

The first maglia rosa of the 2022 Giro Donne will be decided by a straight forward, out-and-back time trial along the coast of Sardinia’s capital city, Cagliari. At just 4.8km long, there won’t be huge time gaps on stage 1, but the short and flat course will lend itself to very fast average speeds. 

Who Will Wear Maglia Rosa After Opening TT?  | Giro Donne 2022 Stage 1 Highlights

The Tour de France is the world’s most celebrated bike race and one of the biggest sporting events in the world. Whether you’re cycling-mad or you don’t know anything about the sport, you will have heard of it. If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about or want to know even more about this iconic race, this is the video for you!

00:00 Intro
00:41 Level 1 - Beginner
01:33 Level 2 - Amateur
03:10 Level 3 - Advanced
05:48 Level 4 - Expert
09:38 Level 5 - Pro
13:03 Outro

Correction:
10:41 Col du Tourmalet is the most featured climb in Tour history

What are your favourite things about the Tour de France? Let us know in the comments below! 💬

If you liked this video, be sure to give it a thumbs up 👍 and share it with your friends!

Watch more on GCN...
📹 The Big GCN Tour De France 2022 Preview Show! 👉 

🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
Un Jour Etrange - Joe E
Dream of the Machina - ELFL
Dust Till Dawn - Dusty Decks
Blissful Morph - ELFL

#gcn #cycling #roadbike #bike #roadcycling #tourdefrance #bikelife #cyclinglife 

Photos:
© Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images
© Bettiniphoto / 

The Tour De France Explained In 5 Levels Of Difficulty

The riders at the Tour de France are the best in the world and therefore ride the best bikes and tech that money can buy. On this week’s show, Ollie and Hank talk about how much the bikes at this year’s Tour weigh, as well as bringing you the latest pre-race tech, your top comments, and, of course, the bike vault!

00:00 Intro
00:46 Top Comments
04:10 How Much Do TDF Bikes Weigh?
12:47 Hot Tech
16:20 Bike Vault

Do you prefer the current pro bikes or ones from previous years? Let us know in the comments below! 💬

Most Superniced Bike of the Week:
Pinarello F12 👉 

This Week’s Bike Vault:
Specialized Tarmac SL7 (1) 👉 

Enter your own bike and vote on other Bike Vault submissions on the GCN App! 📲 

Watch more on GCN Tech...
📹 How Much Faster Will This Bike Upgrade Make You? 👉 

 
📹 Watch the latest GCN Tech Show 👉 

🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
A Nifty Piece of Work - The New Fools
Afternoon Fireworks - Duke Herrington
Into My Head (Instrumental Version) - Eden Maze
Just for Show - Martin Landstrom
Soft Glare - Mar Vei
Solid Centre - Dusty Decks
Way Back Then - Martin Carlberg
when i hop - baegel
When We Were Kids 3 - Martin Carlberg
When We Were Younger (Instrumental Version) - Loving Caliber

#gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadbike #tech #tourdefrance #bike #roadcycling #bikelife #cyclinglife 

Brought to you by the world’s biggest cycling channel, the Global Cycling Network (GCN), GCN Tech is the only channel you need for all things bike tech – past, present and future.

Simply put, we’re obsessed with tech: we seek out and showcase the best in bikes, components, tech, accessories, upgrades and more from races and events, tech shows and product launches across the globe to bring you the best in road bike technology.

We’ve also got great maintenance videos to help you get the most from your bike; pro-bike tours from all the biggest races; special features and the weekly GCN Tech Show. We also take a deeper look into the future of cycling, apps, smart tech and virtual riding. 

Join us on the channel and the GCN App to submit your content, vote on the latest tech and keep abreast of exciting new trends. 

How Much Do Tour De France Bikes Weigh? | GCN Tech Show Ep. 236

Why aren't my gears shifting smoothly? What is the difference between clincher and tubular tyres? What are the benefits of running wider tyres on a bike? Alex and Ollie answer these questions and more in this throwback tech clinic!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Why aren't my gears shifting smoothly?
1:29 - Why is there so much play in my SPD Cross Pedal?
2:31 - How to fix scratches and chips on my bike?
3:32 - How to reduce vibration on rough roads?
5:16 - How to get the correct chain tension on a track or fixed gear bike?
5:50 - What are the benefits of running wider tyres?
7:01 - Are clincher tyres and tubular tyres the same thing?
8:22 - Should I spray degreaser on my bike chain before cleaning it?

Do you have any burning tech questions? Let us know in the comments below!👇

Watch more on GCN Tech...
📹 Thin Tyres Vs Thick Tyres 👉 

🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
Cristaux - Andre Aguado
Small Trains - The Big Let Down
Smokeshow - Jobii
Milk - Cushy

#gcntech #gcn #cycling #roadbike #askgcntech #askgcn #techclinic #clinic

How To Reduce Vibration On Rough Roads | GCN Tech Clinic #AskGCNTech

It’s the announcement that many of us have been waiting for ever since Shimano released their first electronic groupset in 2009 - yes, that’s right, Shimano 105 Di2 is finally here! The ‘groupset of the people’ has gone electronic, and 12-speed too! Si took an in-depth first look at the new groupset and explains how it weighs up against Dura-Ace and Ultegra.

What do you make of the new Shimano 105 Di2? Let us know in the comments below! 💬

Watch more on GCN...
📹 We Bought The Best Budget Bikes & Entered An Elite Road Race! 👉 

🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
The Decider (Instrumental Version) - Lasse Lyx
Stellar Minds - DEX 1200
Permanent - Lukas Got Lucky
Rate 44 - Lukas Got Lucky
Should I Let Go - oomiee
Dear Summer (Instrumental Version) - Ooyy
Drank - Lukas Got Lucky
HAYAT - Ooyy
Mi Solas - Ooyy
Body Resonance - Ave Air
Crescendo Ramp 2 - SFX Producer
Crescendo Reverse 1 - SFX Producer

#gcn #cycling #roadbike #bike #roadcycling #shimano #firstlook #newbike #bikelife #cyclinglife 

NEW Shimano 105 Di2 | The Groupset Of The People Goes Wireless!

This year, we have joined up with ASO and the Tour de France Club to bring you a special show to get you in the mood for the men’s and women’s Tours. We bring you some of the best highlights from the season so far, preview the routes and hear race directors Christian Prudhomme and Marion Rousse answer your questions about the race!

00:00 Intro
01:26 Recap Of The Season So Far
08:01 Tour De France 2021 Highlights
12:19 The Routes & Favourites
16:29 Qs With The TDF Directors
29:37 Tour De France Club
30:21 Stat Attack!
34:12 1903: Relived

Are you ready for Tour de France month in July? What are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below! 💬

🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
Monologue - Splasher!
Long Way Back - Damma Beatz
A Place Among the Stars - Edgar Hopp
Thunder Crack - SFX Producer

Get Ready For The Tour De France 2022! | GCN x Tour De France Club

The Tour de France begins in Copenhagen on Friday and despite Tadej Pogačar being the overwhelming favourite to win, there are plenty of other storylines to be excited about. Si and Dan discuss five of the enthralling subplots, including the Jumbo-Visma leadership battle and the potential crosswinds at the Grand Départ in Denmark!


Win 1 of 3 Tour de France Special Edition Selle Italia saddles 👉 

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:36 Top Tour De France Storylines
10:14 Cillian Kelly Update
11:16 Cycling Shorts
17:45 Ottilie Quince Update
19:15 Hack/Bodge
23:38 Caption Competition
24:40 Coming Up On GCN

Corrections:
15:38 Bridge Bike Works is a Canadian company, not from the US.
27:27 Manon's longest ever gravel race, not first!

What are you most looking forward to at the Tour de France? Let us know in the comments below! 💬

Submit your own & vote on more hacks/bodges on the GCN App 📲

🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
Afternoon Swing - Five Dime Fellas
EqualX - Gregory David
Lilacs - [ocean jams]
Older Now - Rospigg_mk2
Power Drill Rev 3 - SFX Producer
News To Me 3 - Jon Bjork
Cry - Johannes Bornlof

#gcn #cycling #roadbike #bike #roadcycling #news #tourdefrance #bikelife #cyclinglife 

5 Things We're Most Looking Forward To At The Tour De France | GCN Show Ep. 494

He may have just won his second national title in spectacular style, but Mark Cavendish still did not make the final Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl roster for this year’s Tour de France. Dan states why he should have been selected, as well as bringing you all the other results from this week’s national championships and all the latest ahead of the Tour de France and Giro Donne.

00:00 Intro
00:45 British Men’s National Championships
02:57 British Women’s National Championships
03:59 Belgian National Championships
04:33 Eritrean National Championships
05:31 Italian, French & Spanish Championships
07:10 Other Men’s National Championships
08:02 Other Women’s National Championships
08:55 Coming Up On GCN+
11:50 Other News

Do you think Mark Cavendish should have been selected for the Tour de France? Let us know in the comments below! 💬

🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵
All in at Night - Bastien Slice
Dansez - Fasion

June 2022

Subscribe to the GCN Newsletter