Is Chris Froome Genetically Better Than Everybody Else? | Ask GCN Anything About Cycling

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This week on Ask GCN, Dan is joined by Ian Boswell of Team Sky and Adam Blythe of Aqua Blue Sport. They answer the questions that you sent in to them.

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Being at the Dubai Tour, former professional cyclist Dan Lloyd was very lucky to have Ian and Adam join him before dinner and answer questions relating to:
- Slamming the stem and cycling in an extreme position
- Is Chris Froome genetically better than everybody? Or does he work harder?
- Yoga For Cyclists
- The best upgrades on a bike
- Custom cycling shoes
- Do pro cyclists ever ride without a computer on their bike
- Life after being a Pro-Cyclist
- Pre-Race rituals
- Who has the best riding style in the peloton?
- What was the worst race you've ever done?
- Suitcase essentials
- Drinking hot drinks on cold/winter rides
- What and why did you become a cyclist and when was it thing for you?!

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