Who's The Most Pro? The GCN Presenter Pedalling Challenge

[@scottmccullough8030]

Your camera man is the most pro. How he keeps the shot still while shaking his head morosely at your antics is frankly amazing

[@kenk278]

It has to be Dan. Not only is his peddling smooth but his hair has laminar flow as well. I think an aero helmet would slow him down.

[@mirkolukash]

+Ken K (FrozenDeadGuy) This for comment of the week!

[@dsub1994]

+1^

[@federicospada1703]

+Ken K (FrozenDeadGuy) What about an aero helmet fully shaped as Dan's haircut?

[@MichaelMachado2]

Comment of the week!!!

[@medawc519]

Actually the turbulent flow gives you less resistance than laminar :P. That's why super-aero deep section carbon wheels have dimples on the rim surfaces, like on golf balls - to create turbulent flow more easily.

[@azoique]

"Dan rode the Tour De France.." "Which team was it for again, mate?" lol'd

[@ucnguyenminh9393]

+balleur Ceverlo Test team of course :D

[@williamnelson1316]

as if he didn't make it clear in his presenter vid

[@rhiadmarhes9291]

Was it the US Postal Team?

[@baseballman1232]

Rhiad Marhes lance armstrong rode for the us postal team. they were all drug cheats

[@mmonkeyman1403]

Baseballman123 so was literally every rider in the peloton who wanted to win

[@AlexandarHullRichter]

I find it smooth how Matt didn't talk about how smooth he was as much as Si and Dan did. More to smoothness than a pedal stroke.

[@woozertoo]

You guys have really hit your stride since I've been watching your videos over the past year. The chemistry amongst The Wig, Si-Borg and The Boss is great, and your distinct personalities and sensibilities have shone through to make these vids not only informative, but very entertaining as well. Keep up the great work, guys!

[@jakonovski]

Dan obviously. He rides for the Cerveza Test Team after all.

[@ehyme56]

jakonovski the cerveza test team is hands down my favorite. unfortunately they tend to tip over quite often.

[@mrdavecee7248]

hahaha Dan nailed it at the end there "Bloody hell, that's alot of clicks!"

[@Driax87]

I'd say Matt takes the lead on this as he's older and thus have been the smoothest for a longer total period of time. Logic, no?

[@skinheadjc]

by that's logic surely he's the 'wrinklyest' presenter?

[@Driax87]

+Jon Cobb Haha, fair enough! :)

[@unicornseatfruit]

The Brick wasn't even invited. So he seems to be the smoothest...

[@tomroper147]

loving the two uploads per day you've had recently!

[@narutoqweavatar]

simson 1st matt 2nd dan 17th

[@jorgecalderon9678]

Btw, where's Lasty???! I though we would have been sent to the south of Spain, but no signs of The Brick

[@west5500]

I think that any GCN episode in which Simon, Dan and Matt all appear is.... well, it's just smoooooooooth.

[@noeloconnor6091]

for the smooth style under pressure and for his laugh its matt, for the pro attitude its dan, and for the win its simon

[@ArwaAbu]

I think everyone will be pleased with that answer!

[@cameronlowry4887]

The brick. Perfectly smooth

[@sebastiancharlesworth5077]

tom last is the smoothest, didnt even need to turn up !

[@MichelBertrand]

Depends on what you're peddling... :P I like the smooth hypnotic white shoes, so have to give it to Simon :)

[@dul22]

Dan did the Tour de France with Cervélo Test team, which had Sastre in 2008 and Hushovd ? I'm impressed

[@palmer3977]

"The dust has settled, Dan's even done his hair".

[@EroAsprec]

I swear when you guys get out of the saddle it's you can be compared to cars in races. Matt looks like a muscle car, like a brute when he sprints, Simon looks like a Tuner/drift car when he gets out of the saddle (might I add looks the coolest), and Dan looks like an exotic supercar, offering a balance of both worlds. Awesome!

[@o11y217]

the woman and child casually strolling into frame at 5.40 in are by far and away the smoothest.....

[@witte2702]

“You are what you are aren’t you. When you’re putting power through the pedals, you get what you're given” This is why Carlton Kirby should be very, very scared. #topjob #topbonk

[@garylynch3897]

Matt is the greatest smoothie in the GCN world at the min ! And he reply to 1 of my comments in the past . Matt is the main man !!!

[@TorontoShayan]

Dan is so cocky, he is subconsciously brushing off his shoulders right when we realize he has the best right/left balance, at 2:25.

[@SirkyNL]

+Shayan Mantegh lol he was scratshing xD

[@bengriffithsseaangling2138]

+Shayan Mantegh You clearly haven't been at GCN for long have you...

[@jaytam1]

+Shayan Mantegh If you meant this comment lightheartedly then good on ya. But if your not, then please lighten up and enjoy the vid rather than trying to pick faults from the guys.

[@leedorney]

Si looks smoother, but Dan's got a very pro-tour style...and Matt is Left-Field.

[@maxnickel99]

Matt's pedaling style is glutesque!

[@pokie0622]

the GCN show is just funny... keep it up... i really enjoy it...

[@mattthomas2078]

4:53 Matt impressively mapping the world with his pedal strokes

[@SwedishHouseFifa]

At least Dan has the smoothest beard!

[@vausemike]

I was approached by a smooth peddler once. Got more than I bargained for!!!

[@hawkmantm465]

Dan-the-man, he's the smoothest you can just tell it you can. Dan for inaugural GCN president!

[@chrisdyer1000]

Not fair!! Where is the brick and Neil? Perhaps you've let the smoothest two out. After all, Neil even sleeps with his bike!

[@joshcullum88]

got to to be matt. and dan, I was really curious as to what team you rode for? don't think you've ever told us?

[@williammcenery2547]

I think the length of the power stroke is the most significant, so Si is the smoothest pedaling presenter. I would also argue that Si has the most "ingrained" natural smoothness, because attempting to be smooth ruined an otherwise smooth pedaling technique.

[@Coldasllfe]

Matt and his whacky knee is basically the cycling equivalent of John Cleese doing the silly walk in Monty Python.

[@skateboardguy1095]

great experiment guys! to increase your efficiency you should all try out powercranks and let us know what you think about them

[@minidini10]

I think anyone would agree Dan is the smoothest GCN presenter. But if we're talking smoothest pedaler, I'd have to say Si is. I'd be curious to see how much the Q-rings Dan used effected his pedalling style.

[@Wenthouse692]

Simon's pedal stroke is smoother than a wet otter let loose in a Brylcreem factory.

[@jordanstebbins1949]

Its Matt. He looks so smooth during the GCN indoor training videos. Dan on the other hand is all over the place.

[@JensFredeRasmussen]

I am certain that Dan's hair could bring world peace.

[@ArwaAbu]

I love the fact that Dan only analysed Simon's peddles!

[@jazzguitarjackson]

So Lasty got left out... interesting. Maybe check out those climbing clips for verification.

[@tsorrenson5452]

Simon has nearly balanced contribution from each leg and a longer power phase.

[@MazsolasArpad]

I'd say that the smoothest is Matt. This is based on that I would probably not watch this channel without him.

[@WowRixter]

I'd say all are equal based on various pluses and minuses, depending on what you measure. However, if you add a factor based on hair, Matt is 3rd followed by Si. Which means the Boss is most definitely the smoothest.

[@danielellis2874]

I've seen Matts Instagram, pouring drinks for the ladies, Matt is definitely the smoothest

[@SS999808]

Why didn't you include the brick in this?

[@kshahkshah]

Very interesting, I think the one comment regarding trying to pedal smoothly screws you up may only apply if you have ingrained habits. Which most of us, even never-pros, probably have.

[@phillipmercer5668]

I think Dan is the smoothest bu also tries the hardest to be smooth. Does that make him less smooth? If so, Simon is my pick.

[@WenqiZhang]

There's a reason why they left Tom Last out of this video... He probably blew them out of the water...

[@w.1929]

Surely it has to be The Wig! Souplesse is just oozing out of the ears!

[@PrismaAnglicano]

Of course Matt!

[@echtogammut]

Let's retry this with Osymetric and Rotor chainrings. Previous tests haven't been able to prove anything one way or the other, but with all that new Garmin data, maybe we can see if they work or are just mentalwatts.

[@rad0ri]

dammit.. i wanted to see longer snippits of the actual rides!

[@ta2dwez]

I'm surprised you managed to get any data from Matt considering his clipping in skills!? ;)

[@pspboy7]

I would pick Matt, he's my favorite presenter, er... peddler!

[@Pratalax]

Pretty sure The Boss slapping himself in the face several times just won him this presenter challenge.

[@pahouseholder]

Dan has the smoothest hair. Matt has the smoothest laugh. But Si, Si has the smoothest pedaling.

[@charliecox1998]

In my opinion Simon was the smoothest peddler

[@larrysavage2920]

Which presenter has played whack-a-mole with a steel post using his knee, may or may not have a left glute and can demonstrate his souplesse whilst dodging assorted food stuffs, hydration flasks and odd bits of clipless pedal parts?

[@drewmorg.]

The first one minute I'm just watching like "yes.... yes... there's no way this is really happening". amazing. pressing play again

[@earthstick]

Simon 1st with that big power phase. But I wonder if he is increasing his power output by pulling up in the second 1/2 of the revolution? Some say that is a waste of effort because the muscle to lift up is weaker than the muscle in the opposite leg that pushes down. So it reduces torque and power. If you look back at the video they did on clipless pedals, they tested Simon and found that pulling up has little or no effect compared to pedalling naturally. That is backed up here where Si's attempts to pedal smoother had the opposite effect.

[@JustinHutchings00]

I think Si is the smoothest peddler.

[@RevMatthewHarman]

Simon...King of smooth pedalling #SmoothLikeSkippy

[@durianriders]

Casting shade at Froomedawg? xD

[@TobiasDahlhaus]

+durianrider Full Natty Brah

[@OkeyC123]

You can't get vitamin B12 on a vegan diet.

[@pl4free]

+OkeyC123 Holy shit, you can't? Better get out my knife and hunt some puppies before I get terminally ill!!!

[@Orgakoyd]

+durianrider What's your opinion on pedal stroke and left- right balance, Harley?

[@nickhumphrey4833]

+durianrider the smoothness is in the eye of the beholder. Froomedawg did win the TDF.

[@alexh1964]

Next episode, which presenter has the smoothest frontal area of their bib shorts. I think Matt will be tracking right by 2mm again.

[@demonkyatt983]

GCN presenters' pedalling are so smooth i just might slip!

[@Dodosimch]

I think that Tom last is the smoothest I want to see him!!!

[@ryzenjmeg]

I really miss these three 💔 😢

[@jamestyson9145]

Simon just looks smooth and relaxed, because his face is blank during the 1min effort, whereas Dan and Matt are both gritting their teeth.

[@LukaCordedda]

definitely si with the long power phase

[@theylivewesee1674]

I still don't get the part of your knee position when pedaling, do you keep them straight or slightly in to look more pro??

[@PapaJenkinz]

When do pros start biking seriously? Like what age

[@NielsHeldens]

+PapaJenkinz some pro's start quite late and some quite early but i have to say on average at 12-14 years of age

[@PapaJenkinz]

Niels Heldens Thanks

[@NielsHeldens]

You are welcome

[@SirkyNL]

+Niels Heldens thats good cause i just started cycling allot and im 14 so that is nice

[@PapaJenkinz]

Sven Engels Yeah same here but I'm 16

[@porscheoscar]

who is smoothest? well who had the most consistent power output (wattage) from both pedals? that's who. and which was closest to their maximum wattage number when they were just pedaling normally. if the theory that high RPM leads to higher average watts is proven with these three punters

[@jimc1704]

Do a presenter challenge of who can spin their legs the fastest over a minute? To step it up, do it on rollers. Spin it like a Froome!

[@annalongfield]

1.Simon 2. Matt 3. Dan

[@PedroBremberger]

Matt looks like he was born to ride a bike ... :-)

[@ThePburgos]

How do you NOT think about smooth pedaling when you are conducting an experiment about smooth pedaling?

[@fernpeck]

The GCN Toothpicks Challenge 💕

[@chefarmstrong]

Matt!

[@zackchavez3863]

You three are great cyclists, as a peddler i think Boss Dan stole the seen followed by simon then sir Matt ;)

[@skinheadjc]

smoothest presenter has to be Matt - as for the smoothest pedaler, well quite frankly, who cares!

[@Notcho02-j3c]

dan wins almost every gcn presenter challenge LOL

[@nicsimpson8797]

My coach runs 285 degrees power phase, 98% Torque efficiency and +2mm PCO (Pedal center offset) and can ride like this all day. His secret? Ex pro MTB rider.

[@brianmoore1164]

Most pro pedaling? Si. Most pro Hair? Dan. Most pro humor? Matt.

[@mnovo]

Simon is smoothest. Dan was Pro. And Matt is the faithful Lt. In a sense you are all pro, because this is your job.

[@dylanewelch]

did lasty fall off the planet? he's been mia for a while now

[@cup_and_cone]

I haven't a clue what "dickey knee" means, but Si seemed excited to say it.

[@caroleb9808]

It means that your legs splay outwards (British)

[@perwiratempur]

Matt ofcos!

[@jorgitogaitan]

Simon looks cleaner when pedaling, the other chaps, are all over the place. smooth criminal Simon!

[@Turk3YbAstEr]

Tanel Kangert has a really smooth pedal stroke.

[@drewmorg.]

Si for the win. I WISH I had a huge power phase.

[@jmkmckenny]

Gcn are like top gear

[@englishjosh2283]

Where is the brick

[@conteudoanimal]

Sorry Simon but 50-50 of Dan is best and something Im working to get to myself !!

[@WynandKarsten]

my winner is Simon on this one!

[@rangebrothersgolf3649]

Simon for sure!

[@seankelleher9019]

Simon Lloyd is the best

[@nicolastherrien7604]

Question: Why don't you guys use the pedal efficiency in percentage (right-left) It seems to work well for me....is the offset more of a fit problem then a pedalling problem? thanks

[@RealMJSr]

The data seems to indicate no real winner, but the smoothest looking pedal stroke is Si.