The Ultimate Duathlon Guide | Can Cyclists Run?

The presenters at GCN love a challenge, don't they? We put James, Manon, and Alex through their paces as we give them some essential tips to help you prepare for your next duathlon or triathlon. Oh, and of course we've got a little race for them! Surely it's a triathlon next? 🏊‍♂️ 🚴‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️
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[@ajreycer3294]

"Hank, you are an abnormality" - understatement of the year

[@Prad-nm6ll]

👊 for hank 18:20

[@muhtah9970]

Great video. But Manon let Hank really hanging with the fistbumps

[@MrSivilla]

Yeah. What was that about?🤔

[@timstriathlonjourneys7575]

I noticed that. Trouble in paradise!

[@boyflux]

I wish the editor had added a fist bump denied graphic and claxon!

[@mrchris389]

She looked like she wasn't happy with Hank

[@googlephone8353]

Definitely seemed unprofessional. Not sure what that was all about, but it really didn't reflect well on her part.

[@solon8282]

hank should really do a triathlon probably a 70.3 that would be a really nice video episodes of training For a 70.3

[@solon8282]

On a pro cyclist transitions to triathlon he definitely has the body and the guts to do it

[@markroe4952]

Hank would be great at 70?3

[@Vokunos]

you gotta give hank credit. Ollie will always be my fav. presenter (not only for memes haha) but hank seems like the guy who is always right at the frontline for everything. he accepts every challenge and always goes all in. from red hook krit to that one time he almost killed his manlyhood on that penny farthing and literally any other challenge he did over the years.

[@nk-dw2hm]

Hank vs Blake from gmbn on hill climbs was great

[@MrGarycoww]

Hanks puzzled face when he's told to Pace it lmao ,priceless 🤣

[@baggid6257]

18:20 Poor Hank got left hanging by Manon.

[@James-zu1ij]

Yes, personal differences should be left aside when working. And no need to swear; this is aimed at the younger generation

[@jameswilson205]

Ouch 😂

[@tyler5246]

@@James-zu1ij it’s not that deep, they were both smiling

[@workingguy6666]

@@tyler5246 Naw, that was something else entirely. Over the top.

[@aklamo]

❤️ Manon for being real!!

[@jimtruscott4823]

Aw Manon! What a savage leaving Hank hanging! 😅. Cool video. These crossovers are great 👍.

[@TurneyUK]

It’s a shame that Dan got injured but I feel like we need a GCN vs GTN handicap run challenge

[@thijewubs9646]

Alex immediately looks so pro, his running looks effortless as well!

[@WimukthiBandara]

First thing I noticed. He's got some running in him.

[@robertnastasi8643]

Enjoy the cross over episodes! Hank: “there’s no chamois” lol

[@alexandieeeeee]

The competitiveness of Manon on 18:21. Left Hank hanging. Hahahaha. She wasn’t having it that day.

[@oJAK3yy]

Poor sportsmanship

[@NecksBacksAndRailwayTracks]

Savage! Tbf I think she was listening to the presenters and not aware of what Hank was doing.

[@Birchall88]

“I think you are an abnormality Hank” 🤣🤣🤣 exactly why we love the GCN presenters.

[@timothykiefer2289]

Hank is probably freezing but his body is to scared too tell him

[@Unboxcityunboxcity]

@18:21 when Manon looks at Hanks fist … and says no. aaaaahahahahaha

[@atlosass]

"Running is so hard." -M. Lloyd Wonderful video

[@davicito2001gu]

hahaha!

[@nancypulham9493]

I laughed at that too 😂

[@inz_uzi]

Big fistbump to Hank. Shame on you Manon...

[@benjaminnicholls3982]

18.21 absolutely heart breaking moment 😂

[@GGori_99]

GCN Mates : how about DualThon guys ??? Hank after 700+ km suffering : i've been worst than that

[@PackBackerTom]

I would love to see Mark and Heather to race with them. Kinda curious how well they would have done the race.

[@Zahgil]

Pretty sure with these distances you loose so hard to a decent runner.

[@gourami7]

Yes was disappointed Heather, Mark and someone else weren't involved I thought it was going to be a GTN vs GCN challenge

[@jimjamthebananaman1]

Duathlon is a runners sport

[@nancyprier416]

looking forward to them doing a triathlon. With Manon's swimming background, I'm going to bet on her 👍🏻

[@johanneso6083]

Imagine if this would be a couple of years ago with SI, Dan, Matt and Emma.. I would love to see that.

[@Garadom]

Emma would leave everyone in the dust

[@johanneso6083]

@@Garadom, yeah absolutely. She would give GTN a run for their money, aswell.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Dan would've found a way to cheat haha. I don't think his ego could take losing to Emma.

[@dudefella420]

@@johanneso6083 she would smoke GTN.. look at her strava lol

[@johanneso6083]

@@mrvwbug4423 Yeah, proberbly sneaking in an E-bike. Matt would still be trying to clip in... :P

[@hindlem8]

Hank!!! What the hell is that robot running style 😂

[@michelletham3908]

As a cyclist who has just this year dabbled in triathlon I am absolutely here for this content!! More more more please!!!

[@gtn]

Thanks! 🙌

[@klaviator7547]

Hank “ and where are the TRANSFERS ? “ Omg that was so cute haha Great video !!

[@GrouEEf]

I hit like so fast... As a fan of both channels and a soon-to-be triathlete this is what I needed!!!

[@tome1389]

Good luck triathlons are fun

[@keyasaurus]

Loving all the channel crossover content between GTN, GCN, GMB, etc. Such fun!

[@Kabel3267]

it is amazing to see that they're competitive nature really comes up

[@paulmanington846]

Absolutely loved this :)

[@wakweikafelix]

This was a great edit! I enjoyed the concept and the slow mo's were gold! More of these please

[@bikesandlaces]

Brilliant video, great to see a little more love for the world of duathlon!! Great tips!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@kcchiok]

This is a great content! Manon, Alex and Hank are just perfect for the scene haha!

[@adamdeacon1354]

Great video guys - loved it!

[@PLDD1979]

That was fantastic.... please do more of that 👌😃

[@nathanielmartin4800]

Awesome stuff. Great combo of GTN and GCN crew!

[@lurwas]

Manon took the challenge bloody seriously!

[@tswdude2675]

I know her personally she does!

[@andyclark8991]

It was a little very unfair on Manon. Why because Manon transition on the 1st race, was tens and tens seconds faster than Hank and Alex. Meaning Hank and Alex had a massive advantage over Manon (because they could gain 10 and 10 of seconds in the transition bit) to Manon Hope you get that.

[@drewbrookes]

really enjoyed that, loved the competition between presenters. More would be great

[@suttonfarms2343]

Always fun! Keep it up.

[@win_kay5306]

Great video, way too short though, I just can't get enough of you guys! :D

[@Ghyrtan]

I love those videos having both GCN and GTN!! Very entertaining, very instructive! Keep the good work!

[@nwabox]

Smashing video. Great efforts with the crossover, awesome tips, and fantastic tunes 👍🏾

[@MattSpurrTrading]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH haha. Such good fun.

[@Korbi209]

Amazing Video 👍more of such content please

[@hj-mn3ou]

Well GCN presenters ! it was fun to see you taking the challenges ! well done!

[@nancypulham9493]

Love these challenges! Keep 'em coming. Manon is a serious competitor and a cool ass lady! The guys are ok too lol

[@greghilliard7641]

Well done all of you. Great sports and giving it all

[@BrentSnider]

There needs to be more of this, what an awesome video. Next time get Mark and Heather into it with handicapped starting times.

[@6663622]

I love these videos! 👍🏻😊

[@ronanorourke4848]

Have been waiting years for this...!!!

[@Rob-uy9dx]

My first duathlon is in 2 months. This was fun to watch before my Sunday morning brick session.

[@believerscc]

I love these cross overs. Keep em' coming!!!

[@gtn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Flux2734]

Awesome video (as always).. But watching Manon ignoring Hanks fist bump was pretty brutal. Poor Hank :D

[@reson8]

This was a really fun video :)

[@hdjghasgaj]

Great video!

[@Quevallyn]

Brilliant video. Perfect example of the competitive nature of pro athletes even when it’s not their sport.

[@Latchfpv]

Fun as heck video!

[@lexington476]

That was a good video. Plus I love duathlon content.

[@andreemurray7039]

Awesome really enjoyable hope for more

[@BR-qw5tb]

GCN crew should take the GTN crew on a 100 mile ride next!

[@chrismackenzie28]

Loved this one

[@richardedward123]

👍👍👍👍 Totally inspirational. I'm gonna mix duo training with my routine. Once a month for sure. I'm a cyclist and although I despise running, a little is good for my overall fitness as well as my legs cause I recruit different muscles. Great video. Thanks.

[@mxdoug]

Great stuff guys. Really liked that. Mine is in 5 days !

[@slwsnowman4038]

That fist bump hang time...lol Alex looked like one of the decathlon guys from the 90s Nike v Reebok ad blitz.

[@thomasmccormack1980]

I want to see a video of the next day, as that’s when the soreness will kick in!

[@SiParengBen]

Hank's face on 18:22 after not getting the fist bump tho 🤧😁😂

[@iosifik]

And that's how GDN was created! Great video guys!

[@pinjaliina]

What a lovely video! I'm very much looking forward to one including the swim as well. And poor Manon, slow cadence and landing straight on her heels. I think Heather needs to give her some running lessons. Also: when will one of them realise that you transition faster without socks?

[@jeskli11]

Great and entertaining video! It got me thinking I would quite appreciate a video how to get through the first (and likely for a while also last) triathlon, if you are a current cyclist racing with the performance level already kind of sorted out and 'only' needs some drills to make it through the water, the transitions as quickly as possible (ok, this point had been already discussed in this video) and then through the run without too much of training specific for those two non-bike disciplines.

[@paroparonggaladiaries8387]

More of these activities and content please

[@whitneypang]

Great bunch

[@richshaffer7285]

After watching Manon, Hank, and Alex run there is one thing for sure...they're definitely cyclist.

[@MrTuubster]

Here in Belgium we have the Hel van Kasterlee duathlon. Amazing race in wintertime! 16km trailrun, 100km mountainbike ride and finish with a 30km run during the end of november in the Kempen.

[@kevingolden4920]

😳

[@yaacov9008]

Bruh

[@francescorota2982]

That is brutal at best

[@MrTuubster]

@@francescorota2982 It is, certainly when the first place prize is just 300 Euro. No need to enter for the money.

[@francescorota2982]

@@MrTuubster I feel like I will never win a race ahahah sooo the prize money wouldn't be of my concern. Being it a free event is good but it seems to me like torture... that's it. 100km on MTB is insane on its own in my head.

[@joes3703]

Fun video. I was thinking that with a small track that keeping the running shoes on was the right call. Hanks competitiveness really shined especially in the second one.

[@JoChen-gb4xr]

I’m a GCN subscriber, it’s so weird to see the hosts are not commentating hahaha. Good collab guys!!

[@btmzi55]

Great fun!

[@luisitol7971]

Haha, welcome to the pain that is Duathlon!! Nice episode

[@klaw7705]

Best race in awhile, can't wait to see them swim as well>

[@shedrickcanare6340]

One of the best videos youtube has recommended me

[@gtn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Choedron]

Love this. All three should all go for triathlons. Though Manon should concentrate on the sprint distances, since she is a sprinter. And Hank and Alex for 70.3. I think they would do well and get some variation to their training.

[@batmanmeow5307]

Awesome tips

[@gtn]

Glad you think so, Thank you very much!

[@10hungtran]

Good job GCN!!!!!!

[@Simply203]

Great video surely next race must be 70.3 for all 3 of them

[@paulmwanza8708]

Great bit of fun there! GTN crew, I’ve been looking for those jackets in the shop for a while now, but sadly not available. Will you stock them at some point? Happy to have yours though Mark seeing as it is warming up now and you probably won’t need it anymore! 😁😁

[@markolazarevic4209]

The idea of triathlon was always not so interesting to me because of the swimming part, but when i searched for duathlon, to my big surprise, that was a legit thing. I love that i get to see this on gtn. So cool

[@ChrisCapoccia]

lol "keep a cap on it"... Hank says he wore his cap the whole time! :D

[@stephenchu1115]

A few years ago, there is a HIITs video where Heather makes Hank suffer and now she's roped in Manon and Alex!! Absolutely love it. GTN should do a post race interview one day later - the GCN crew ran approximately 6 km at race pace on pavement with no prior running training, so their legs will be extremely sore the next day from the pounding (and for a few days after). As GTN knows, this is the critical point to avoid running injuries (just ask Dan). At this point you can't distinguish between good pain (ie simple muscle soreness due to interval training the previous day) and bad pain (Achilles tendons, shin splints, hamstring pulls, knee pain, etc.). But fear not, the GCN crew likely will not run the next day nor during the next months as they are not triathletes or runners and cycling (their main sport) will likely not exasperate any cronic running injuries.

[@nancypulham9493]

That was Hank from that HIIT video? I had no idea lol. Yeah, Heather beat him up pretty bad on that one lol

[@LUMIGOCHA]

Awesome. Maybe doing some duathlon relay, where teams of 2 are created mixing both GCN and CTN members, so you could concentrate on each event, like member one goes first running, then member two goes for the biking, then member one goes for the biking and finally member two goes for the running. Its a modified version of a duathlon, but each member could compite once in every event, so the burden is less. Keep creating great content and crossovers s always. Cheers.

[@michaeldudas5508]

Nice workout track

[@xxcusme]

great showcase of how difficult a duathlon can be

[@yvesruffel3091]

Of the 3, I'd say Alex as the best running style, followed bt Manon. Hank definately needs to learn how to run...lol This was a great video to watch!

[@leftpawedpolarbear]

I don't know why i'm laughing so hard at the way the graphic zoomed ALL the way in to show the track

[@sl077766]

Really enjoyed that, just wish I was quite a bit younger, fitter and lighter so I could do all those things again! Did a tri about 6 years ago and it was brilliant fun though I did have certain issues. Drying myself off after the swim, stopping for something to eat on the ride etc etc :D Please get these three back for a tri when the pool's open, and the hosts could join in too :D

[@kevingolden4920]

Nice work to all 3!!! 🏃 🚴‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

[@MrGarycoww]

Poor show with the fist bumps Manon.

[@MK-je7kz]

Now same with bike&run format. Meaning two people teams move one bike some distance and the winner is the team, which get the bike and both members across the line first. The one who rides and the one who runs and when they switch is completely up to the team.

[@ruizmorelos]

Alex has great running form!

[@nightsfalling]

I like these collaborations with the GCN presenters. On races I’m like Manon; when it’s cold I wear long sleeves and prefer to be comfortable. I know some people would say what about the drag but I race for fun and the drag would not make a big difference on my times.

[@helmiwijaya7]

good to hear Manon's accent again :)

[@travismcgarry]

Brilliant....

[@mjack7749]

How fun was that! 🥰

[@gtn]

A lot 🙌