Ahead of the Tour de France, GCN takes a look at the top 10 riders who didn't win a Grand Tour, or who haven't yet.
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Who is the greatest rider never to win a Grand Tour? Riders like Mark Cavendish may rack up the wins, but no one could ever argue that they will finish the Tour in the yellow jersey. So, what about the underdogs and nearly men who never stand on the top step of the podium but make Grand Tour racing so compelling to watch? Here at GCN we have narrowed it down to our top 10 riders who never won a three week tour, or who haven't yet. Comment and let us know who we missed!

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Do you need cycling-specific clothing? While regular clothes work fine, cycling-specific gear really steps up your comfort and performance. Join Hank and Manon as they take you through the must-have kit in every cyclist's wardrobe!

0:00 What to wear when cycling
1:31 Cycling-specific jersey
1:57 A long sleeve
2:14 Leg warmers, arm warmers, and knee warmers
2:33 Cycling-specific socks
2:44 A helmet
3:01 Sunglasses
3:20 Cycling shoes
3:34 Bonus: Gilet
3:56 Bonus: Cycling gloves
4:14 Bonus: Thermal jacket or cape

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Everything Cycling. All In One Place 👉 

Watch more on GCN...
📹 What Gear Do You Need to Start Cycling? 👉 

https://youtu.be/ork7X4dgTRM?si=58T6ZH55Y-N5M2E1


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Have You Seen My Beach Ball_ - Speedy The Spider

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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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If you’re new to cycling, heading out onto busy, open roads can feel a little daunting, but we're here to help! In this video, Manon shares her top cycling tips that will help you handle traffic and improve your confidence navigating the roads!

Welcome! 0:00
Road space  0:36
Junctions 1:38
Filtering 2:30
Awareness 3:19
Group riding 4:02
Bike Lanes 4:28


Watch more on GCN...
📹 How To Ride Steep Climbs 👉 

https://youtu.be/bBkMcXl9_Do?si=rmSc5z_00f_eCMUc

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High Energy Bad Attitude - Bonkers Beat Club
Human Scream 4 - SFX Producer
I Can See You - Raccy
Morning Gaze - Andreas Dahlback
Running Into - Ooyy
Seja Gentil - Molife
The Days We Remember - Dye O

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How To Handle Traffic When Cycling

Cyclists are known for their lean physiques. To some outsiders, they might appear "skinny" and "weak", and while we know that this isn’t the case, Dan & Si still tackle the debate head-on! In this week's show they dive into whether a cyclist's physique is truly the pinnacle of fitness 

Plus, Dan & Si cover all the latest cycling news from this past week, give you a rundown of the hottest bike tech seen at Sea Otter, and much more!

Welcome! 0:00
Cillian has fixed the uploader! 0:59
The latest in cycling news 2:23
Is a cyclist’s body actually healthy? 3:15
All the arguments FOR 4:16 
All the arguments AGAINST 8:51
Does a cyclist’s body LOOK healthy? 12:33
Cycling Shorts 14:42
Our new editions of cycling kit - almost sold out! 19:08
Winner of our Topeak Competition! #AD 19:55
Hack/Bodge of the week 20:22
Caption competition 28:54
Comment of the week 32:10
Coming up this week 35:11

Does a cycling body look like a healthy body to you? 🫀

Watch more on GCN...
📹 Dan's Journey Back to Health & Fitness 👉  

https://youtu.be/YIEjavvzCfU?si=_x969GgOrutAmXvv

 
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Is A Cyclist's Body A Healthy Body? | GCN Show Ep. 589

If you were given £2,000 to buy any bike you want, what would you do? Here at GCN, we'd almost certainly go for a used bike.

Thanks to @buycycle Si, Alex, and special guest star from @gtn Mark Threlfall have done exactly that. Between them they've gone for a modern future-proof bike, a five year old superbike, and a time trial bike.

But most importantly, which is the best £2,000 used bike we could buy?

In association with 🤝 @buycycle  👉 

Get the bikes the guys rode here:
Alex's Cannondale SuperSix EVO 👉 

https://buycycle.com/en-gb/bike/default66213a6c78284-99480

https://buycycle.com/en-gb/bike/emonda-sl-6-disc-2022-98930

https://buycycle.com/en-gb/bike/default66213d27cf6ae-94744

00:00 What bike would you get for £2,000?
01:02 Our £2,000 used bikes
05:37 Where did we buy our used bikes?
06:38 How we decided which bike was best
07:23 Challenge 1: The Climb
11:03 Challenge 2: The Pursuit
14:55 Challenge 3: Which bike looks best?
18:00 The Verdict: What is the best £2,000 bike we bought?

Watch more on GCN...
📹 What To Look For When Buying A Used Bike | GCN Tech Show Ep. 231 👉 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrCkXQa3Xd8

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Acid Streets of Brazzaville - El Flaco Collective
Baritone Sax 1 - SFX Producer
Bell Ding - SFX Producer
Cash Register 11 - SFX Producer
Crash and Burnt - American Legion
Devil at the Crossroads - American Legion
Don't Leave Me - OTE
Dramatic Rise - Rannar Sillard
Flamingo Dance - Ryan James Carr
Fly Man - Jos
Funky Ninjas from Hell - Duke Herrington
Halls of Titans - Hampus Naeselius
La Belle Nini - El Flaco Collective
My Sunny Day is You - Andreas Dahlback
Policia - Nina
Push and Pull - TAGE
Record Scratch 2 - SFX Producer
SSFX Crickets 1 - SFX Producer
Strong Hit - Johan Hynynen
The Conqueror - Hampus Naeselius

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We Bought Used Bikes For Under £2000 | Which Was Best?