From quick release skewers to carbon fibre, cycling technology is constantly evolving. Here's GCN's Top 10 cycling innovations.

What has made cycling safer, faster and more comfortable? GCN explores the top 10 innovations that have changed the way that you ride. Have we missed anything? Comment below and let us know what would be in your top 10.
   
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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.

00:00 Adventure starts now
00:23 Why I love bikepacking 
01:10 How to pack your bike
06:02 What bike should I take?
07:58 How to navigate when bikepacking
09:56 What Food to eat when bikepacking
10:53 What to wear when bikepacking
12:22 Sleeping when bikepacking

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Did we miss any bikepacking tips? Let us know in the comments ⛺️

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Sticky Notes - Dylan Sitts
Spectacles - Dylan Sitts
Deviled Egg Trays for Deviled Egg Days - Jobii
Snowman Suntan - Jobii
Heat Stroke - Timothy Infinite
Dustyfied - Dusty Decks

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Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour,  entertainment, and more.

Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races.

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6 Bikepacking Essentials You DON'T Want To Forget!

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!

What do you need to take to a gran fondo? 0:00
Essentials checklist 0:32
Nutrition 1:42
Basic repair kit 3:34
Clothing 4:15
A proper toolkit for bike maintenance 5:04
Other bonus tips! 8:16

Did we forget to mention anything else? 🔧

Share your gran fondo experience and advice in the comments below! 💬

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Smiley Face - Curli Loxx
Boom Bap Waltz - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Kickin' It With You - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Affectionate Monster - Sven Lindvall
The Pump - Bonkers Beat Club
Snakes and Fire (Instrumental Version) - Par Hagstrom
Fight to Win - Sven Karlsson

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What To Pack For A Cycling Event | Your Ultimate Gran Fondo Checklist!

This might be the most boring-sounding cycling topic we've ever covered,  but it's really NOT, and 

's super important! That's right - today, we're talking about efficiency and what you can do to make yourself more efficient!

Plus, Dan & Si cover all the latest cycling news from this past week, discuss the very welcome recovery of many pro-cyclists from their recent injuries, the state of the bike industry, discuss your comments on last week's videos, and much more!

Welcome! 0:00
The latest in cycling news 1:00
Is 'efficiency' cycling's most boring topic? 2:46
What can you do to make yourself more efficient? 5:45
Cycling Shorts 12:34
Grease remover: Shampoo? 12:57
Pros recovering well from their injuries 13:37
Gravel routes in the 100-mile wilderness in Maine 14:31
State of the bike industry 15:23
New time trial bike from Giant 16:23
Cycling duvet covers?? 17:14
Check out our new T-shirts, bottles, and Limited Edition jerseys! 18:11
Hack/Bodge of the week 20:47
Comments of the week 28:06
Coming up this week 34:03

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📹 The Secrets Of Perfect Pedalling Technique 👉  

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Afternoon Swing - Five Dime Fellas
Del giorno - Daniel Fridell

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The Free Cycling Speed That NOBODY Is Talking About | GCN Show Ep. 590

How fast you turn those pedals is an important aspect to get right, especially when it comes to keeping those legs fresher for the latter stages of a ride. In this respect, is it better to spin to win or to grind it out? Bear with us... Conor is about to do some science 🔬 🧐

⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Spin or Grind? The Thought Behind Both
02:27 - The Experiment - Low Cadence Effort 
05:49 - High Cadence Effort 
09:02 - Crunching The Numbers

Do you prefer to spin to win or to slow things down and grind it out up those hills? 

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Issue - AGST
A Grand Opening - Martin Landstrom
Red Iris - Heyson
Gnarly Knots - Jobii
Cutie Pie - TAGE
VIDUNDER - Ava Low
No Weekend Plans - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist

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