Proof That Riding More And Riding Slower Gets You Faster | GCN Show Ep. 661

Geraint Thomas and Ellen van Dijk bow out of professional cycling, but their long careers are a testament to the benefits of consistent training. This week, we dive into new evidence that suggests long, easy rides are the key to success and check out the latest tech from Wahoo, plus we round up all the cycling news and a new world record attempt! Win 1 of 2 Insta360 Bundles! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNInsta360Comp Join Dan 👉 https://gcn.eu/dlz4 Chapters:⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome & Coming Up 00:49 - This Week in Cycling News 03:32 - The Oldest Training Method Is Back 04:00 - The Study on Long, Slow Distance 05:59 - Is It Still Relevant For Everyone? 11:39 - Cycling Shorts 15:22 - Is This The Craziest World Record Attempt? 23:04 - Hack / Bodge Of The Week 29:28 - Caption Competition 31:27 - Comment of the Week Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides What's your go-to training session when you have limited time? Let us know in the comments! 👇 Watch more on GCN... 📹    • Have You Ever Quit When It Matters Most? W...  . 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #training #procyclist 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images 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. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Core Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels CeramicSpeed: https://gcn.eu/GCNCeramicSpeed Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech -    / @gcntech   GCN Racing -    / @gcnracing   Global Triathlon Network -    / @gtn   GCN Italia -    / @gcnitalia   GCN en Español -    / @gcnenespanol   GCN auf Deutsch -    / @gcnaufdeutsch   GCN en Français -    / @gcnenfrancais   GCN Training -    / @gcntraining   Global Mountain Bike Network -    / @gmbn   GMBN Tech -    / @gmbntech   Electric Mountain Bike Network -    / @embn