Does Average Speed Matter? | Ask GCN Anything Cycling

This week Dan and Simon are here to answer your cycling questions submitted to us using the hashtag #TorqueBack

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Leave your cycling questions for us below using the hashtag #TorqueBack

Ex-Professional cyclists Dan Lloyd and Simon Richardson use their knowledge to answer your questions.
Questions answered this week include:

- How to eat food on the bike / How To Make Energy Bars - GCN's Food For Cycling 📹 http://gcn.eu/1m6yoBo
- How do the pro's not get eaten up by cortisol due to all the effort they put in? / Training Around Work Or Study - How To Train With Limited Time 📹 http://gcn.eu/1DrHCkU
- Why do junior riders use restricted gearing?
- Does average speed matter? What is a good average speed?
- If you could pick a pro rider to be a presenter with you, who would it be?
- New bike? Or do I train harder to make me go faster?
- How much can an average rider improve their FTP in one year?
- Are 700x28 tyres better for dealing with potholes? / The Truth About Wide Tyres And Wide Rims On Road Bikes 📹 http://gcn.eu/2dRDJjo
- Why are brake levers setup differently in different countries? We want you to let us know your thoughts in the comments below 👇 How To Switch Your Front And Rear Brakes 📹 http://gcn.eu/1IE2qbt

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