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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Is pro racing better than ever or more boring than ever? Join Si & Hank as they dive into the debate! 

They also delve into the latest racing news, discuss the official Bob Marley bike, Pogačar’s controversial Giro d'Italia bib shorts, new bike tech - and much more!

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This Week On The GCN Show 0:10 
What We Learned This Week In Cycling 0:55 
Are Super Strong Cyclists Killing Bike Races? 2:50 
Cycling Shorts 8:11
Hack/Bodge Of The Week 14:59
Caption Competition 21:30
Comment Of the Week 25:04
This Week On GCN 28:25 

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Are Super Strong Cyclists Killing Racing? | GCN Show Ep. 591

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!

Pro on a £100 bike VS the steepest climb we could find 0:00
Metrics: Max Stedman and the climb 0:37
The bike 1:42
The climb 3:58 
Recap and Results 8:36
Did you get close to your PB? 9:33
Would you race on it? 10:37

What was your last PB on a climb? 🚵‍♂️ 

Tell us your experience in the comments! 💬

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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. 

He explores how this vital metric reflects cardiovascular health, endurance, and overall wellness and in what ways VO2 max is key to unlocking a longer, healthier life!

Welcome! 0:00
Why is VO2 max important? 0:21
What is VO2 max? 1:32
How is VO2 max tested? 5:15
What is a good VO2 max for my age/gender? 6:25
Examples of incredible increases in VO2 Max 8:08
What can I do to improve my VO2 Max? 10:18 
Dan’s exercise regime so far 11:44
Whoop metrics #AD 14:37
Conclusion! 15:09

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How has your health and fitness journey been going lately? 🏃‍♀️

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📹  VO2 Max Training For Cyclists 👉 

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Why VO2 Max Is The GREATEST Predictor Of Lifespan | Dan's Journey Back to Health and Fitness (Pt. 2)

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

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

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Dustyfied - Dusty Decks

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