The Strangest Training Hack That Might Just Work | GCN Show Ep. 631


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Could riding less—or even not at all—actually make you a better cyclist? How much can you really improve with rest? After finding a study showing someone improved their VO2 max more after taking a long break from exercise, Dan Lloyd and Si Richardson got curious. 🤔

They discuss it in today's show, plus, why they believe Tadej Pogačar might race Paris-Roubaix this year, how cycling could save your employer thousands, a major announcement with Core, Egan Bernal’s amazing first win since his crash, and more!

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00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!

00:48 - This week in the world of cycling

03:02 - Should you take time off the bike?

11:09 - Cycling Shorts

11:17 - News from Canyon & Canopy

11:52 - Utah bill that might kill gravel & MTB racing?

13:11 - Cyclist fatalities in the U.S. are down

13:44 - Egan Bernal's first win since crash

14:30 - Cycling to work leads to fewer sick days

18:07 - GCN+ mentioned among "best cycling movies & documentaries"

19:32 - Announcing our new partner, Core! 🎉#AD In association with Core

20:59 - Hack/Bodge of the Week

28:23 - Caption competition

30:04 - Comment of the week

35:23 - This week on GCN

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Has a long period of rest ever significantly helped your training, or made you a better cyclist?🚴 If so, how have you used what you learned? 🤓

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