The Last Video On Pedalling Technique You'll Ever Need To Watch

Global Cycling Network April 4, 2025
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Is there a secret to pedalling like a pro? This video tackles a BIG cycling question: What's the most efficient pedalling technique, and can you actually improve yours? We're diving into the science, comparing pros and amateurs, and busting some myths along the way! 🔥 Chapters ⏱️ 00:00 Intro 01:13 Understanding Pedalling Efficiency 01:45 The Efficiency Paradox: Pros vs. Beginners 02:37 Technique: Cycling vs. Running & Swimming 03:12 Debunking the "Optimal" Pedalling Technique 04:25 Defining Mechanically Efficient Pedalling 05:42 The Problem With Changing Your Pedal Stroke 06:54 Power Output: The Key Difference 08:08 Linking Pro Technique to Power Output 10:19 Improving Gross Efficiency and Pedal Stroke 11:17 Training Your Pedal Stroke: Is It Possible? 11:48 Is Perfecting Pedalling Technique Worth It? 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 do you think of the studies and the results? Are you surprised? Have you ever tried to change your pedalling technique? Let us know in the comments 👇 Watch more on GCN... 📹 The Secrets Of Perfect Pedalling Technique: Is Smoother REALLY Better? 👉 https://youtu.be/IJN0GmdqtDk?si=5EfqgthsPxikQ9u_ 📹 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 🎵 Dylan Sitts - Smart As You Dyalla - Break It Down Sarah, The Illstrumentalist - Forward Movement NIGHTCAP - Feel So Alive Osoku - Wanderlust Friends With Animals - Rotations #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #pedalling #pedals #pedaltechnique #technique 📸 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: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW 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 Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gtn GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn

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