Matt's here to answer the cycling questions you ask. It's time for Ask GCN Anything Cycling.
Leave us your cycling questions using the hashtag #ASKGCN or #TORQUEBACK
Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN
Get exclusive GCN gear in the GCN shop! http://gcn.eu/dL
Leave your cycling questions for us below or on social media using the hashtag #TorqueBack
This week Matt answers your questions on a variety of topics, including:
I am an MTB rider who recently got into road riding and love dry roads. Any tips for riding in the rain?
How do I train when working around a full-time job?
Why don't pro riders get totally custom bikes with fixed saddle heights etc?
Do pros listen to music when racing?
Why did Nibali bunnyhop in the Giro d'Italia?
Do you have advice for racing on a circuit and strategies?
Why don't pro cyclists race criteriums?
How important are head units and powermeters in racing and how would racing change without them?
If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link 👍 http://gcn.eu/dK
Watch More On GCN:
Ask The Pros - What Data Do You Have On Your Screen? 📹 http://gcn.eu/1WQxqjs
Top 5 Unwritten Rules Of Cycling - Vol. 1 📹 http://gcn.eu/2axex3n
5 Ways To Balance Cycling Training, Work & Life With Former National Champion Matt Stephens 📹 http://gcn.eu/29XU5Vm
Top 10 Tips For Cycling In The Rain 📹 http://gcn.eu/1Mq0d5b
How To Ride At Altitude 📹 http://gcn.eu/dJ
What's Inside A Pro Cyclist's Suitcase? With Simon Geschke Of Team Sunweb 📹 http://gcn.eu/geschke-suitcase
Photos: © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ & ©Tim De Waele / http://www.tdwsport.com
About GCN:
The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding!
Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling
Thanks to our sponsors:
Alta Badia:http://gcn.eu/AltaBadia- // Maratona Dles Dolomites: http://gcn.eu/MaratonaDlesDolomites-
Assos of Switzerland: http://gcn.eu/Assos
KASK helmets: http://gcn.eu/KASK
fi’zi:k shoes and saddles: http://gcn.eu/fizikshoes and http://gcn.eu/fiziksaddles
Topeak tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak
Canyon bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon
Quarq: http://gcn.eu/Quarq
DT Swiss: http://gcn.eu/DtSwiss
Science in Sport: http://gcn.eu/SiS
Orbea bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea
Trek Bicycles: http://gcn.eu/-Trek
Vision wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision
Zipp wheels: http://gcn.eu/Zipp
power2max: http://gcn.eu/power2max
Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness
Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool
Continental tyres: http://gcn.eu/continental-
Camelbak: http://gcn.eu/camelbak-
YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT
Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb
Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus
Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW
Leave us a comment below!
We gave a pro-cyclist a £100 bike and then sent him up the steepest climb we could find. Will he get to the top? How long will it take? Will the bike survive, or is it just as good as a super bike? Join Hank and Conor to find out!
Join ex-Tour de France cyclist, Dan, in the second episode of his 6-month fitness and longevity journey as he delves into the power of VO2 max and its role in predicting lifespan.
The wind in your hair, the open road ahead & the constant thrill of the unknown... bikepacking sounds pretty great right? With this guide, you'll be ready for your next bike tour. Conor takes us through his must-have items for every bikepacking trip. From clothing to sleeping, Conor dives deep in his recipe for adventure.
Wondering what you need to take to your next big race? If you're unsure what to pack for an upcoming bike event, don't miss Conor's top tips in this video!
Get the latest, most entertaining and best informed news, reviews, challenges, insights, analysis, competitions and offers - straight to your inbox