The Vuelta a Espana is hot, and getting hotter as we head further south. We asked the teams to give us the inside line on what methods they use to keep their pro riders cool.
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Hydration is key to making sure pro cyclists perform at their best and don't have any issues with the scorching Spanish temperatures at the Vuelta. We spoke to members of the team from Orica GreenEDGE, Team Sky, Garmin SHARP, Netapp Endura and Lotto Belisol to find out how they all deal with the heat.

Drinking plenty of water and electrolyte mix help, and all the teams seem to use ice socks - a pair of stockings cut in two with ice inside that the riders use before the stage and at feed zones. Staying cool before the stage as well as cooling down quickly post-race help too.

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Have you ever had numb hands while cycling? It can be VERY uncomfortable. So if you join us in saying yes, then you're in the right place! In this video we are going to give you our top tips for preventing numb hands!

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Hand position 0:20
Bike setup 1:19
Gloves 2:21 
Relax! 3:07

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Let us know in the comments how you prevented it! 💬

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📹 How To Prevent Saddle-Related Numbness & Discomfort 👉  

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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? 🚵‍♂️

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📹 Mastering Body & Mind | Long Distance Cycling Tips From Mark Beaumont 👉 

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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? 💬
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📹 Ban Bike Helmets To Make Cycling Safer: Science Or Stupid? 👉  

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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?

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