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Directeur sportifs, or sports directors run the show once a bike race starts. They drive the team car and make tactical calls during the race. Their role isn't limited to management during the race though. They also plan the team's strategy from stage to stage and decide which riders are in form and need the support of the team. This means that DS's often have to make difficult decisions - who would you have backed at the 2012 Tour de France? Chris Froome or Bradley Wiggins?

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

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


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The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling.

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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Essential Clothing Tips For New Cyclists

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


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📹 How To Ride Steep Climbs 👉 

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

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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 👉 

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

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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
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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
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Strong Hit - Johan Hynynen
The Conqueror - Hampus Naeselius

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