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3 years
How not to watch a bike race! A crazy fan causes chaos on stage 1 of the Tour de France.
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What a true gent! This is what cycling is about. @georgenbennett
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More of this please👶🧡
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Sometimes no words are needed!
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Mark Cavendish returns to the top step of the Tour de France podium for the first time in 5 years - the Manx Missile is back!
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Name a better showman in cycling? 🚲
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How did @jakob_fuglsang save that one?! #LBL2019
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Well if it isn't the good samaritans......
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A tribute to Richard Moore.
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Was this the greatest finish of 2018? 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️
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Name a better descender than @alafpolak
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What a gent! Yellow jersey wearer @alafpolak gives a cold kid a present to remember when a storm hit Valloire🎁
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Was this one of the most memorable moments of the year for you? @petosagan @silvandillier
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Crashing at 60kph and still finishing the stage, pro cyclists are tough aren't they!?! We hope everyone involved in today's @giroditalia is OK!
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Real passion from Giulio Ciccone 💪 Who needs sunglasses anyway?
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Want to learn how to navigate a bunch sprint? Have a look at @FabioJakobsen
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6 years
An exciting announcement from GCN... We are delighted to welcome @PooleyEmma as our new presenter. Emma is a world class cyclist with numerous Olympic, World Champs and Commonwealth Games medals to her name, as well as a UCI World Time Trial Champion title. Please welcome Emma!
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True sportsmanship today at @tourdownunder ! 🤜🤛
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. @MrMarkBeaumont makes history, cycling around the world in under 80 days! Congratulations Mark, what an amazing achievement!
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Our thoughts are with Fabio Jakobsen, and everyone else involved in the horrific crash at the end of today's Tour of Poland stage. We will have no on demand coverage of the stage, or highlights, unless we get the good news we are all hoping for. 🙏
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Are Tour De France Fans The Best In Sport? 🤔
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A magical moment in cycling, with Carapaz hooking his finger on the brake at the last second to ensure a stage win for loyal Ineos Rider Michal Kwiatkowski. . Should they have sprinted for the win, or was it right to gift it to Kwiatkowski after all his work over the years?
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Mark Cavendish takes his first win since 2018! Not only is the Manx missile seemingly back to his best, but Fabio Jakobsen is also back in the peleton in his first race since his crash last year - it's great to see him back in action! Catch the Tour of Turkey all week on GCN+
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Are you a fan of a custom paint job? #colnago #gcntech #rouleur
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Some Alaphilippe magic on display today 🪄 Watch with GCN+ here:
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4 years
Sometimes you just have to get off and push!!
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An INCREDIBLE Sprint to kick off the Men's WorldTour! 🔥💣 @tourdownunder
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It's the news we never wanted to announce, but today we're announcing the closure of GCN+ and the GCN app. Our huge thanks to everyone who subscribed, commented and contributed to making it such a great product.
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So, is Cav going to the Tour or not?.... Cav took the win today on stage 5 of the Baloise Belgium Tour against some pretty fast finishers, but we're still none the wiser when it comes to Patrick Lefevere's Tour squad selection
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7 years
Caption this... 🎃 Happy Halloween!
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An emotional moment for Pinot having to make the tough decision to pull out of the @LeTour !
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8 years
If 1000 GCN fans like this post, we'll make a very very limited edition @tomlas_t shirt.
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3 years
Mark Cavendish makes it a threepeat at the Tour of Turkey! There's no doubt his sprinting is back to where he wants it to be. The Tour of Turkey is on GCN+ all week, be sure not to miss out!
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Irishman Ronan McLaughlin has just SMASHED the Everesting world record, taking almost 19 minutes off the time set by Sean Gardner last October. 6:40:54 to climb 8,848m. Impressive is an understatement. Previous record holders include Alberto Contador and Lachlan Morton.
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7 years
That's one way of keeping the roads clear at the World TT Champs. 💪 #Bergen2017
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Not exactly muddy for CX national champs in Japan this weekend!
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A GCN Classic. Wrap up warm, folks!
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I think he almost surprised himself with that result!!! ⁠ Taco van der Hoorn claimed a sensational win from the breakaway as the familiar faces were denied on Stage 3 at the Giro d’Italia.⁠ ⁠ #giro2021
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6 years
Have you ever ridden this hard? 😱
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Mathieu Van Der Poel goes into Yellow! An incredible attack up the Mûr-de-Bretagne in the last metres of the race saw the Dutch superstar win the stage and take the Malliot Jaune in a hugely emotional performance in honour of his late Grandfather - Raymond Poulidor.
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One of the best finishes in women's racing? Congratulations @AvVleuten @MitcheltonSCOTT ! Wow!
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Skrrrrrrtt.... That was a close one @glbrambilla 😳🤯 . Watch the full highlights of the race over on GCN+* .⁠ *geo-restrictions apply.
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After 243km, they could only be separated by a photo finish! Mathieu Van Der Poel holds off arch-rival Wout Van Aert for an unforgettable win in the Tour of Flanders.
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Is @alafpolak the best cyclist in the world right now?
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💥Is he unstoppable?
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Stage 13 MVP - Roglic's bike change assistant - what a push!
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New signing alert! A very warm welcome to @conordunnealot , who has joined our GCN presenting team. Conor recently retired from a pro career in which he competed at the Giro, the Vuelta and Milan Sanremo. Although that's not the only reason we all look up to him.
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In round 2 of De Slag om Balenberg (That Battle of Balenberg), each of the riders had to ride as far as they could up the sandpit, getting two attempts each! Check out The Racing News Show to find out more about this concept CX race
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50.63kph for 219.6km!!! How long could you ride at this pace?
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What's your favourite Chris Froome moment in a Team Sky Jersey?
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Three is the magic number! 3rd stage win at the Tour for Mark Cavendish, and number 33 in his Tour de France career, how many more will he win? #TourdeFrance #TdF #TdF2021 #procycling #bikeracing #cycling #procyclist
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240 miles a day, 9000 calories a day and 18,000 miles in total. @MrMarkBeaumont is set to finish his #ArtemisWorldCycle on Monday!
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Nairo Quintana made a big statement today in the Tour de la Provence! A huge attack from range on Mt Ventoux saw him take an emphatic win! Catch full highlights on GCN Racing 👉
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Amazing save during Depanne today, but it made our eyes water just watching it. Give it a caption below!
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Briton Alex Dowsett claimed a solo victory in the eighth stage of the Giro d'Italia.
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Today we say goodbye to Chris as he makes a return to bike racing after a fantastic two years with us. Please join us in wishing him all the best with his return to pro cycling and we can't wait to follow the rest of his career on the bike.
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This is the @Pinarello_com Dogma F12, the all new aerodynamic weapon of @TeamINEOS ! 1-10, what would you rate it?
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HOW steep?!
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BREAKING NEWS! @chrisfroome is out of @LeTour with a suspected fracture. We at GCN wish Froome all the best for his recovery and hope he'll be back on a bike soon.
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Hats off to @lawsoncraddock , using a negative to make a positive. He will donate $100 to Alkek velodrome for every stage he finishes, and he's encouraging you to join in. Good luck Lawson! #tdf #tdf2018 #cycling
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What a finale to the Itzulia Basque Country yesterday! Gaudu and Roglič work together brilliantly for Gaudu to take the stage and Roglič the overall. ⁠ Relive the action with GCN+ 👇
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Coincidentally, this is also how @SportsOrla gets @daniellloyd1 and @AdamBlythe89 to the studio every morning...
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The mom of the day award goes to..
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We have all been left shocked, saddened and speechless, at hearing of the tragic death of Bjorg Lambrecht today. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates. Rest in peace, Bjorg.
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How much would you like to be here right now?
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Did this bike change cost Victor Campenaerts the stage win today at the @giroditalia ?
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Should flags be banned from the finish of bike races?
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How can we solve cycling's security problem?
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On the edge with @brumottistar - truly incredible bike skills 🚴‍♂️ Thanks to @crankbrothers for sharing with us!
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How Did This Happen? 😂
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Yikes! This is road racing season now, not cx! @tourdownunder @AstanaTeam
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Show us the last photo of your bike in your camera roll... NO CHEATING 📸 Drop your photos in the replies 👇
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WHAT AN ENTRANCE 😂
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You know the pace is relaxed when you have time to stop and say hi to your mates during the @giroditalia ...
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Name a better descender than @alafpolak ? After losing touch with the rest of the GC favourites on the Col du Galibier, Alaphilippe had work to do on the descent...
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Cyclo-cross tips from @WoutvanAert or @mathieuvdpoel , if you'd like 'em @AndreGriepel 😂
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Total wipe Wout! Do you think Wout Van Aert is regretting his decision to race cyclocross in the cold and wet instead of a warm sunny training camp? Don't miss the next round of the X2O Trofee from Wouts hometown of Herentals on Race Pass TODAY
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Well, that's one way of getting into @LeTour ...
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Cav talks us through his first win at the Tour de France since 2016! Can Mark pull off any more stage wins at this year's Tour? Let us know your thoughts 👇
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EXCITING NEWS! @mcewenrobbie to join the GCN+ commentary team for many of the biggest races this year, including the Giro & Tour. His experience both on the bike & behind the mic is second to none & we are delighted to have him on board!
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5,550 km | 65,500m | 18 days - He's done it, and beaten the Tour de France Peloton raising over £386k for World Bicycle Relief in the process! Follow the link to donate to World Bicycle Relief and support the #alttour 👉
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We are all shocked and saddened to read the tragic news of Nico Portal. Our sincere condolences to his family, friends and team mates. Rest in peace Nico.
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Do you know someone who doesn't take their turn? 🙄
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Is this the moment @Eganbernal won @LeTour ?
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The first Latvian 🇱🇻 to ride Polka Dots at @LeTour - here's @Tomashuuns new @TrekSegafredo bike! What do you think, nice or super nice?
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We think @albertocontador might have enjoyed watching that finish up Monte Zoncolan 😂
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The big guns came out to play on Mont Ventoux, and another Colombian victory at Chalet Reynard - this time for Ivan Ramiro Sosa Watch with GCN+
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😬😬😬 Gianni Moscon is disqualified after this act of aggressive conduct🤦‍♂️ #cycling #roadcycling #gcninspiration #roadbike #bicycle #bike #cyclingphoto #gcntech #gcn
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Give this photo a ❤️ if you love the Tour de France. #tdf #tdf17 #tdf2017 #letour #tourdefrance #LeTourDeFrance
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Guess that climb! 👀⛰️ How well do you know your cycling climbs? We’ve been testing ourselves with this new Flyover feature from @Strava #GCN #Strava
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Geraint Thomas produced a superb 1km sprint to win stage five at the Criterium du Dauphine 2021
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Alberto Bettiol takes Stage 18 of the 2021 Giro d’Italia! The Italian rider wins this years longest stage!
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What has he created this time...
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Peter Sagan undergoes heart procedure Three-time world champion requires ablation for cardiac arrhythmia after heart rate exceeded 200 bpm in mountain bike race
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