Health
Is a cycling body a healthy body? - The GCN Show
After Dan Lloyd revealed himself to the world as part of his fitness journey, the question of health arose and it's time for Dan and Si Richardson to tackle the issue head-on
British talent Anna Shackley forced to retire at 22 with heart arrhythmia
Scot had ridden for SD Worx-Protime for three seasons, but had not competed since her diagnosis in January
The truth about counting calories and whether it can aid weight loss for cyclists
Ollie Bridgewood takes us through the science of calorie intake and when it is and isn’t useful when it comes to fuelling and weight management
Dan Lloyd: Why I’ve decided to change my lifestyle
In a new GCN series we'll follow Dan's progress as he adopts a healthier lifestyle in a bid to get more active, fitter and improve his longevity
How do you know when you're cycling too much? - The GCN Show
Si Richardson is joined by Hank in the studio this week, as the pair discuss everything from suppressed heart rates to suppressed social lives
Mark Cavendish out until mid-April as recovery from illness continues
British rider has struggled with his health for several weeks but is set to race the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye later in April
Here's how cycling boosts your love hormones - The GCN Show
Dan and Si are in the studio to discuss the revelation that male pro cyclists get worse after their first child, but cycling actually boosts our so-called 'cuddle chemicals'
Peter Sagan forced to undergo second heart operation
Slovakian's bid to make the Paris Olympics suffers another blow, as return to training throws up more heart rhythm problems
Rigoberto Urán bathes in vinegar, dermatologists are flummoxed
Is their any proven benefit to the Colombian's post-ride ritual?
How cycling boosts the 6 indicators of a long life - The GCN Show
Dan Lloyd is joined by Conor Dunne in the studio to look at the six key signs of a long life, from grip strength to VO2 max
10 benefits of riding an e-bike
Here are five reasons e-bikes are better than bikes, and five reasons they're better than cars
The truth behind cycling and the science of weight loss
Losing weight is something a lot of us would like to do but we might just be approaching it all wrong, Ollie Bridgewood takes a look at the science behind weight loss
Cycling can reduce prostate cancer risk by 35%, new research shows
Men whose fitness improved 3% in a year were significantly less likely to develop cancer than those whose fitness had declined
Why you may be struggling to lose weight from cycling
If the scales aren’t budging no matter how much you ride, we have some tips for you.
Cycling to work makes commuters less likely to be prescribed anti-depressants, new study finds
A study of almost 380,000 people shows that cycle commuters are 15% less likely to suffer from anxiety or depression
How long does it take to burn off a McDonald's Big Mac?
It’s the classic McDonald’s meal, but how long do you need to cycle for in order to cancel out the calorie intake from this fast food favourite?
How to avoid getting a numb penis while cycling
We caught up with industry experts to learn what causes numbness and how to prevent it from occurring
How many calories do you burn when cycling?
Here's how to work out how much energy you use on a ride
Cycling sparks 'significant' mental health improvements in adolescents, new US study finds
Co-author highlights 'the freedom and relief that come with going out for a bike ride' as participants show higher wellbeing after six-week cycling program
Cycling training for beginners: top tips for getting started
If you are starting to take cycling more seriously or want to get fitter or faster, you might look to training more purposefully, but getting started can be daunting
GCN Show: The worst ways to ruin a bike ride
This week, Si and Hank discuss rides gone wrong, as well as bringing you the latest cycling news and casting judgement on your hacks and bodges
Lewis Askey and the leaner man in the mirror
Groupama-FDJ's young Brit talks learning to hit race weight in a healthy way
New study shows bike fitness can reduce the risk of nine cancers for men
An analysis of over a million men shows that being fit reduces your risk of getting these specific cancers
GCN Show: Does cycling help or hurt your long term health?
Dan and Hank look at the science of cycling health, this week's cycling news, and more