'I thought this was meant to be a recovery ride?!' and other classic cycling excuses.
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Let's face it, if you ride with a group, you're going to hear some cracking excuses every time you go for a ride. Some of them might just be fair enough, but, in reality, the chances are that most of them just don't add up.

Here are our ten favourites. Comment below and let us know the weirdest excuse for getting dropped that you've ever heard.

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Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, these five essential tips will help you boost your cycling endurance and prepare you for more epic rides!

 If you want to cycle further and faster, join Hank as he gives you training strategies, fuelling advice and overall tips to help you unlock your endurance potential!

Welcome! 0:00
Importance of training consistency 0:28
Low intensity long rides 1:58
Higher intensity intervals 3:19
Utilise polarised training 4:17
Nutrition and hydration 5:08

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Any endurance training tips we forgot to mention? 🚵‍♂️

Watch more on GCN...
📹 Mastering Body & Mind | Long Distance Cycling Tips From Mark Beaumont 👉 

https://youtu.be/AY4RN_82TpY?si=J2BxljYJH0v47y8z


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Immersione - VELDA
Nattkatt (Slowed Version) - Chibi Power
Never As Lonely (oomiee Remix) (Instrumental Version) - Saint Mikel
Still Not Sure - Crystal Shards
Ur Karma (Instrumental Version) - Craig Reever
Where Are You Now (Instrumental Version) - Loving Caliber

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5 Tips for Building Endurance | Getting Ready for Epic Rides

No - we're not talking about doping - but every day cyclists who are being banned from roads and whole areas... In this week's show, Dan and Si are back to ask 'why?'.

Plus there's pro riders making the kind of mistakes which would make a junior blush, a chance to win some Topeak gear, and much more from the world of cycling this week! 

Participate in the Topeak Competition here!  👉 

Welcome! 0:00
The latest in cycling news 0:41
Why do cyclists keep getting banned from riding in public areas? 3:01
Bikes banned from pedestrianised spaces 5:16
Cyclists being dehumanised? 6:49
How do toy poodles come into this? 7:28
Cycling Shorts 10:14
BMC’s newly released bike: The Roadmachine TWO #AD 12:59
Envy’s new bike: Fray 13:38
*Cool* Strava art 14:34
80-year-old David to cycle from Bridlington to Bradford 14:58
B.C. news - drivers must keep away from cyclists 15:35
Hammersmith Bridge bike lane 16:06
Our new editions of cycling kit! 17:14
Topeak Competition! #AD 19:24
Hack/Bodge of the week 19:52
Caption competition 25:26
Comment of the week 27:42
Coming up this week 31:13 

Why, in your opinion, do cyclists keep getting banned from paths and public places? 🚳

What has your experience with this been like? 💬
Watch more on GCN...
📹 Ban Bike Helmets To Make Cycling Safer: Science Or Stupid? 👉  

https://youtu.be/hk60pCifFtM?si=8hqVPnH8kClsnMyS

🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵

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Why Do Cyclists Keep Getting Banned? | The GCN Show Ep. 588

Counting and restricting the number of calories you consume is a well established strategy for losing weight. Many people and fitness influencers swear by it, but scientists tend to disagree... 

So we've sent our own scientist, Dr Oliver Bridgewood PhD, on a mission to explain why it doesn't work, but, also why it kind of does.

00:00 Intro What is calorie counting?
00:52 What are the benefits of calorie counting?
01:37 What Is A Calorie?
01:58 Does Calorie Counting Work?
04:03 Can You Accurately Measure Calories?
05:20 Does Cooking Change Calories?
05:55 How many calories do you burn in a day?
07:02 Are all calories the same?
08:36 Why calorie counting ISN'T a complete waste of time
10:40 The benefits of a food diary
11:33 Periodise your carb intake
13:00 So should I count calories?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTLAVnChrw

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Caffeinated and Motivated - Airae
Slapperoni Pizza - Jobii
A Game for Three - Casey Wilcox
368 - Jobii
Hopes and Fears - Ben Elson
Up, Up, and Away - Ryan James Carr
poison ivy - dreem
Flamingo Dance - Ryan James Carr
X22 - Ben Elson

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Why You Should Stop Counting Calories to Lose Weight

As a former pro cyclist, over the last decade Dan traded out his healthy habits and athletic lifestyle for a more inactive one. Now, he's at a point where he wants to turn things around! He's wondering how simple exercise, eating right, sleeping better, and making small lifestyle changes can impact his lifespan and healthspan.

Over the next six months, Dan will be on a journey to find out!

Welcome! 0:00
Dan's new goal 0:08
Dan’s health history 1:50
How this might apply to YOU 2:55
The testing centre: Nuffield Health Manchester 4:17
Thank you to our sponsor!: Whoop 6:09
Body measurements 7:45
Fitness tests 8:59 
VO2 Max test 12:29
VO2 Max results 16:36
Where Dan's at physiologically 17:46
Why now? 18:45

Have you been thinking of making any changes to your lifestyle and fitness routine? 🫀

Watch more on GCN...
📹 How To Quickly Improve Your Fitness By Cycling! 👉 

https://youtu.be/r9LS_HL2prY?si=K_IRwBlhw0qy8yGO

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Deny - dreem
For Motivation (Instrumental Version) - CLNGR
Hip Hop Rock Song - Def Lev
Marinate (Sped Up Version) (Instrumental Version) - Zorro
Midnight - STRLGHT
Premonition - Paeta
Spacetime - STRLGHT
The Demon in Your Eyes - Rascal Genius
TO THE MOON (Instrumental Version) - Adelyn Paik
Camera Shutter Click - SFX Producer

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Dan's Journey Back to Health & Fitness