Why Do Cyclists Keep Getting Banned? | GCN Show Ep. 588

No - we're not talking about doping - but every day cyclists who are being banned from roads and whole areas... In this week's show, Dan and Si are back to ask 'why?'.
Plus there's pro riders making the kind of mistakes which would make a junior blush, a chance to win some Topeak gear, and much more from the world of cycling this week!
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Why do cyclists keep getting banned from riding in public areas? 3:01
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[@gcn]

Why do you think cyclists keep getting banned? 😬

[@DailyRunRide]

Haha i don't know

[@nationsnumber1chump]

idk why do you think Dan is such a hater?

[@SpokenSprocketCan]

Because the rude ones, the ones who zip past and cut in between on-comers and the ones in the same direction, the ones who don't use their voices or bells and scare the snot out of people, are making a bad name for cyclists. The good ones, the polite ones, don't get noticed because we don't make a stink, or scare people, or endanger people.

[@tordox1607]

They post shirtless photos on the internet

[@feedbackzaloop]

same reason -they- we crash on open roads: disconnect between skill, fitness and general level of culture.

[@NoahStephens]

Dan is an absolute stud for taking stock of his health. Even more so for encouraging others to do the same. Critics of Dan are wrong

[@morosis82]

Exactly, well said! Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but that opinion can be wrong.

[@CheeseyWotsit]

Taking the piss is not criticising.

[@gcn]

He's going to smash it! 🙌 It's not easy taking your health seriously, we can't wait to see where Dan takes it. Awesome to hear he's inspired you!

[@ds6914]

Absolute stud full stop

[@morosis82]

I'm just a couple years younger than Dan and at a similar point in life, though I'm not aware if he has to deal with a

[@adamfincham1039]

@GCN but particularly @DanLloyd I have to say that regardless of what you say about being thick skinned , I think some of the comments on your health video were frankly appalling. I’m in a similar situation with my own health and fitness and I found your video inspirational. I also think it took massive balls to do it and put it out there - Chapeau !! I’ll definitely be watching them all with great interest - thank you

[@CheeseyWotsit]

It took massive balls to go over the top at Gallipoli or the Somme. Getting your moobs out on KZbin is hardly the same thing.

[@adamfincham1039]

Really ? Because those things are comparable - the former is bloody obvious the latter however , given how horrible people on the internet are is certainly not something many people would be comfortable with and still deserves a certain level of respect - I never said it was the same as running towards bullets but put it in whatever context you like , context is important 😂

[@mecoollearoyd]

Oh no! don''t tell me he has Orchitis on top of everything else. 😄

[@lf1980]

Yeah I'm mixed about it too. On one hand we know Dan for the funny entertaining person he is...but the series he is doing is actually quite void of 'funny' and comes across as a rather serious take on his health and fitness...which I actually love. And I get he can probably take the jokes. But at the same time...they are unnecessary too. That said... Dan and GCN have poked fun at lots of things in the past, perhaps not a person's body, but equally choices. Frankly I'd rather most men look like Dan than the actual 'dad bods' and obese bodies many have and are applauded for seemingly. Ironically, it is interesting that we are fine with this because Dan is a guy, yet no-one would dare say anything like this if a female presenter did something similar. I'm not saying we should all be as precious as females....because god...we need to not take things too seriously...but agree...for all the people taking the piss in a loving way I imagine there are many intentionally nasty comments on there. It's the fine line between having a laugh and body shaming right? Ultimately I think if Dan was that concerned about it, he'd have been able to cover up and do the test and images. So it's probably a case of defending someone that doesn't need defending. Fair point though.

[@gcn]

Thanks Adam! The overwhelming feedback from our community has been amazing! We love reading all the nice comments, so great that you feel inspired. That's why we do what we do 🙌

[@Kirrrstennnn]

Did we really need to highlight the comments on Dan's body? He put himself in a vulnerable position, and most those comments for me really cross the line of 'fun banter'.

[@stevemawer848]

He's a climber, what do you expect him to look like?

[@adamweb]

It's 2024 and you can't call people fat any more so apparently some folks have pivoted to body shaming former pro cyclists who are almost certainly still more fit than them.

[@CheeseyWotsit]

They don't cross the line of 'fun banter' for me.

[@TangibleBelly]

I'm sure he knew what he was doing when he stripped down for a video thumbnail on a channel with 3,2 million subscribers. Plus he's british so he's well acquainted with the fine art of taking the piss

[@inz_uzi]

I totally disagree. If someone is pointing his nipples at me it's an act of war 😂

[@aaronhill7599]

We have a series of trails/paths here in the Chicago area. Around 66% of the users are cyclists. 44% on foot. And yet they are talking about creating a speed limit for cyclists because of a small percentage of walkers get spooked when you ride past them going 15 mph. All of these complaints are coming from people wearing headphones, who can’t hear you say “On your left.” And yet, their first solution is implement a speed limit for bikes that is unenforceable, rather than telling people on foot to pay attention and not play their music too loud.

[@gcn]

Always good to shout ahead to those in shared spaces!

[@irishpilot777]

110% ?

[@jamiesmith5311]

60% of the time, it works every time

[@irishpilot777]

@@jamiesmith5311it smells like gasoline.

[@garymmx]

@@irishpilot777 perhaps 10% are pushing their bikes like Cillian! 🤔

[@yukiamano3017]

Once I went to uni with a bike since I didn't have class and only needed to be there for few minutes, on the entrance I was not allowed to get in because of the bicycle and the security guards said "It's not allowed to bring a bicycle inside the territory of the university" and "It's dangerous", keep in mind that cars, motorcycles and even trucks are allowed in. I'm still to this day trying to figure out how can a bicycle be dangerous to others in a place like university while having other vehicles there that can actually kill a person in an accident.

[@gcn]

How bizarre! That makes no sense to not let you in with a bike!

[@yukiamano3017]

@@gcn I managed to get in but I had to hide the bike so they don't see it. Yet, they allow those who "know someone" to get in with a bike with no issue .

[@feedbackzaloop]

@@yukiamano3017 well, you just answered yourself: you bringing in a bike poses danger to the campus financial stability and overall university business model. We carless plebs are simply not allowed unless befriended the top crop.

[@yukiamano3017]

@@feedbackzaloop exactly, what do they need from a mere student? but if I had connections then the story would have been different.

[@ds6914]

What uni was it?

[@mikesimms1]

For the authorities to close the bike lanes here, they'd have to build some first.

[@gcn]

where are you based Mike?

[@mikesimms1]

@@gcn Florida

[@B_COOPER]

Lol! I’m not in Florida but Illinois is the same outside of college cities.

[@am529]

@@B_COOPERIndiana too

[@drbobbable]

I'm from the Netherlands. I find drivers are very hostile when I'm riding in the fast lane on the motorway

[@hojetsala5178]

maybe you just need to ride a bit faster 😁

[@munocat]

i don’t understand what all the fuse is about, I don’t understand when I stop in the fast lane, to get a drink, the rage swerving, and hostility. They need to slow the $%#@ down.

[@stevemawer848]

In the UK we don't have "fast lanes", there's the driving lane and a couple (or more) overtaking lanes. Sadly, not a lot of people understand that.

[@am529]

bicycles aren’t even legally allowed on highways in the US. I don’t know many people who’d be crazy enough to try to though.

[@gcn]

riding in the motorway will do it 😬

[@Pionirish]

How odd we never see the cousin of the "cyclists dismount" sign which is "drivers, get out and push"

[@johnwoodard8717]

I have a slightly more manageable way to humanize yourself to drivers. I wear a Cookie Monster Cycling Jersey. I've had several people pass me, roll down their window and yell "SOMETHING SOMETHING SOMETHING COOKIE MONSTER!" while giving the thumbs up. (so, the something something something, well, the Doppler effect is a real thing and it's really hard to understand people when they're yelling at you from a car).

[@gcn]

that's brilliant!

[@johnperry3105]

Vehicle drivers are not always the most patient species , on the planet. Instead of owning up to being annoyed to have to share the road, they call all cyclist evil. society trends being as they are, like blaming Jewish society for all sins, then get away with it. It catches on politically. The same happens with cyclist. It's going to take a big change in society, for this to change. Just like the change in priority in british law. Used to be might is right but now, the most vulnerable is the state of play. Pedestrians first now, to reinforce road safety. People don't like change, so the local councils may need to set the trend, before it catches on. By cycle lanes and enforcing tolerance.

[@Frostbiker]

Good tip. We shouldn't have to play games with our clothing and bikes to be treated like people, though.

[@johnwoodard8717]

@@Frostbiker No, but that's where we are. Rule number 2 of Bike Safety: Be Seen. This gets you seen.

[@mattlloyd6651]

We have the 3 foot overtaking law here in Boise, Idaho and it's much appreciated. Obviously, it gets ignored from time to time but overall is nice to have on the books.

[@morosis82]

We have it here in most of Australia too and it went along with a bit of a public outreach campaign. I have to say while not perfect and I still get close passes, in general most people do give me plenty of space, so on the whole a good move.

[@KelvinSuddith]

I wish this was just universally implemented. It doesn’t impact traffic much at all, but it does so much for everyone’s safety.

[@overcookit1433]

"Security concerns", ridiculous. The danger comes from cars, not from bicycles, so if security concerns are not just a pretext, officials should ban cars. Maybe then many people would switch to their bikes that were to frightened to do so before. Here in Germany cyclists are more and more forced to use "bike lanes", and officials pretend that this is a benefit for cyclists - those danaer presents just suck, the only reason for this is to make roads becoming "bike-free areas".

[@emperorofthenorthno.19trai30]

ya its the same things brexit talked about now we have brexitier cyclist like a bunch of weeping karen cyclists groups or team crying and complaining about everything they could think of

[@andlum83]

True… until my daughter was run over by a cyclist ignoring a red light… the world is not black and white. Maybe acknowledging and owning responsibilities on ALL sides would be a good start.

[@DavidWhiteOfFleet]

"security" is different to "safety", though. They might be worried about thieves using the cycle path, rather than worried for the safety of riders (which is why they don't mind redirecting them along main roads)

[@Bukoe]

30 years working in the city I can promise you bikeriders are insane. this is mostly a big city problem and also 30 years of the police not doing enough to punish the bikes..

[@overcookit1433]

@@andlum83 That is true, unfortunately. Here in Germany is has become quite common to rush over crossroads (bicycles AND cars), even when the red light was on for more than four seconds. Even when the other direction already accelerates, still some guys rush over the crossroads; I always check twice when I have green lights, whether someone comes my way. And cyclists acting as if there was no traffic lights, they suck - once I saw a guy in the dress of a local cycling club, I nearly sent them an email whether they teach their members to behave this way. And some riders (especially those with an e-motor on their bike) make a swerve over the pedestrians lane on red lights, as if this makes it less bad.

[@philipschorkhuber702]

i am often not even use the cycling path in my hometown. they are so bumpy and seperated by crossing streets or blocked by parked cars! they are even more dangerous than moving with the traffic on the street! at least when you want to move forward! austria is great!

[@gcn]

That's a real shame! It can be tough to find perfect bike lanes sometimes 👀

[@johnbeckman492]

:55 He misses because the feeders are holding the bottles on the main body like THEY are going to drink from them. You gotta hold them from the LID so the rider can grab the body of it.

[@TesterAnimal1]

You’ve also got to grab them positively. But it was a triantelope so…

[@gcn]

This triathletes 🤣

[@TreibAir]

The towel hack once again proves that a towel is the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitch hiker can have.

[@lf1980]

42!

[@michaelhoult9]

I have been riding a bike for 34 years. During that time I have gone from being apart of club rides on a regular basis to 5 days on the trainer, one road ride to club racing and now a gravel ride(staying off busy roads). People are becoming less patient with cyclists to slightly more dangerous (passing closer to cyclists on the road). Things change !

[@xaviermoise7187]

That's why I always take up the entirety of my lane of the road. Let them seethe behind me with their motorcouches. It gets a bit annoying (monumentally), but I can rest assured that no car is removing me from the lane.

[@BreakawayB]

🤔 We can always asks drivers to dismount and walk their cars across the bridges. 😂

[@JayLato]

Bring back those podcast mics, said no one ever.

[@gcn]

Too soon? 🤣

[@chrislaycock5154]

Tom Pidcock's dog is a Miniature Long-Haired Dachshund - and he has appeared before on TV after Tom has won races.

[@phillyh34]

Caption competition Tom Pidcock gets another new dogma called Pinarello😂

[@polarvoidx6366]

Hi guys, really enjoy the show, I’m 61 and training for 100mile ride, I was out in Exmouth miles from home buying coffee and cake and my payment wouldn’t go through, I was saved by an awesome RNLI lifeguard who paid for me, she said she understood what the bonk was, I was and will be eternally grateful, restored my faith in humanity, I’ve made a donation, cheers, Joe

[@1_mensch]

There also has been an experiment, where a pedestrian was getting showered by cars in the rain all the time. Then they gave him a brick and suddenly motorists watched out to not shower him anymore.

[@TheXtrafresh]

Video idea: I'd like to see a look at the fleet of vehicles and people that a Pro Tour team takes to a race, rather than just the bus. The logistics must be very interesting!

Caption Competition : After finishing a bike ride, Tom Pidcock is ready to paw-ty with his fur-rari.

[@bones642]

You won lol mine was just The sweet taste of blood sweat and tears.

[@smithandshortdogs]

Random fact: Standard Oil (commonly known by its initials) was broken up by the federal government into 34 companies for being a monopoly. One of these companies, The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey had the bright idea to change their name to ESSO the phonetic name for the old conglomeration, which created the illusion that they were the old giant in the publics mind. For those of you in the US, Esso is ExxonMobil, Exxon being a name later used in the US for S.O.C. NJ and Mobil being S.O.C. NY.

[@Ystadcop]

You don't get out much, do you.

[@smithandshortdogs]

@@Ystadcop dunno... which one of us is commenting on month old posts?

[@Ystadcop]

@@smithandshortdogs Point taken!

[@seanhannagans]

Bad bit of the Netherlands for cycling? The last metre of the Amstel Gold Race - From Lorena Wiebes

[@gcn]

savage!

[@JamBonham]

When asked how the last few kilometres felt, he simply responded “ruff”.

[@martindirkzimmer]

Dan's the man!❤

[@folcobanfi4370]

Well, seeing the treatment that Cillian was subjected to, that should rather read "Dan's the Don"!

[@JonCannings]

*No Cillian's were hurt in the making of this episode*

[@cilliankellygcn]

My dignity begs to differ.... 😔

[@JonCannings]

@@cilliankellygcn 😳

[@larter_larter]

I do of course see the humour in the comments under Dan's video. However, I believe they take over the important message that the original video actually communicates. That deserves the main attention in my eyes. You see all those "get fit in 30 days" video's, but really it's all about finding a good balance and a lifestyle that is sustainable for the rest of your lifetime. Appreciate it, Dan!

[@easternbrown]

#captioncompetition: This victory should stop people saying that Pidcock doesn't Winalot

[@hojetsala5178]

Just, in seriousness for a second. Dan has fitness markers most 40 year olds can only aspire to. I hope people commenting on his body like its some kind of decorative object can all come out and show theirs. And then go step on lego. I know he's above this bs, but I find it deeply bothersome. Its not ok just because he's a bloke on the internet. What the fuck is wrong with you people.

[@CheeseyWotsit]

Taking the piss out of each other is perfectly normal behaviour in the UK. Don't take it so seriously.

[@lf1980]

​@@CheeseyWotsit I think there's some validity though. And I love most men, especially when they intentionally put themselves out there, are above it and can handle the piss taking knowing it's with love....but also there'd be some that mean it. There's also probably good taking the piss and bad. Ie saying something like onlyfans or blowing away in the wind isn't particularly bad...but there's a couple of cringy comments in those Si put up...and I hate to think what hte actual comments section holds. And I imagine many from people that are horribly unfit and unflattering themselves.

[@rob-c.]

@@CheeseyWotsit Bit different between strangers though. Maybe leave it to between friends who know you are joking.

[@gcn]

The vast majority of the comments were amazing! We're so lucky to have an amazing community, We hope you enjoy follow along with Dan's journey?

[@nipheon]

@@gcn Okay, but why didn't you present those positive comments then?

[@ramsden35]

People saying they’d rather squash a cyclist don’t mean it, just bluster and flexing. I appreciate some people think making negative comments about Dan is just banter. It’s not, it’s weak people trying to make themselves feel better. The video Dan made was one of the best yet and Dan opening up as he did should be treated with the upmost respect.

[@gcn]

A lot is said in the heat of the moment, thankfully it is rarely followed through when it comes to threatening to crush cyclists. We agree, Dan is ace for being so open and honest!

[@kevinoshea5795]

Caption contest: A Yorkshire terrier running amok during the Amstel race was finally brought to heel by Chestnut the Sausage Dog.

[@carolethomson1583]

I think Dan looks fabulous! Well done for getting back on the wagon after suffering from next level burnout. You are a legend and an inspiration.

[@djpalmer31]

We wait all this time for the Camebak bottles and when Si had it on the table it was out of focus!🤣

[@marcelsow5817]

Si and Dan might be the best/most humorous combo on the GCN Show. Great chemistry and banter

[@gcn]

These two are like peanut butter and jelly! 👌

[@williamstefanelli4334]

Here in Connecticut USA we have a law that cars should give cyclists three feet of clearance when overtaking. I ride regularly on the road and during each ride I experience many cars coming closer than three feet to me as they pass. Laws are good, but there is poor education of the law and even more poor enforcement. 😞

[@simonsepic]

It's admirable that you were willing to display yourself in a vulnerable state.

[@gcn]

We hope it inspires some of our viewers 🙌

[@simonsepic]

@@gcn makes me want to work harder. Looks arnt everything I look way better than that but I bet any of you there at gcn could smash me in a race lmao

[@garethmartin4821]

Caption competition: GCN service dog confirms Tom Pidcock is a salty sweater.

[@andrewk7422]

Listening to this as a podcast, your descriptions of the hack/badge submissions is incredibly entertaining.

[@grummbeerbauer3527]

Slightly different audience, but similar problem: In Germany, a draft of a new law was leaked that if it passes parliament would ban mountain bikers from many well established trails, massively restricting the possibilities to exercise this sport. All on the pretext of environmental protection, actually backed by interest groups like forrest owners, which wreak havoc on entire swathes of forrest on a regular basis for financial benefit.

[@iggalan]

Good luck with that, in Barcelona we’ve been banned from riding our mountain bikes in single tracks meanwhile roads right next to them have thousands of cars every day. Yeah they’re clearly protecting the environment.

[@peterwhitson1142]

In Sydney Australia we have to dismount and walk up a set of stairs to get onto the harbour bridge. A new cycle ramp has been a decade in the making with lots of locals opposing it. It is the one point in a 25km commute to the city where I have to get off and walk!

[@grobbosixtyone]

Yes those NIMBYs who say it will destroy the view and yet live in those godawful multi story apartments on Alfred Street

[@gcn]

That must be frustrating! When will the new ramp be finished?

[@joinride_cc]

#captionCompetition: "Paw Patrol: UCI unleashes new doping detection dogs, Pidcock first to get the 'All-Clear' lick of approval!"

[@zephyrus339]

In my Dutch city there is actually a place where bikes are banned; the old city centre. It can be recognised by two things: The sign 'no bikes between 9:00-18:00' as well as the bikeparking where you can leave your bike before doing your shopping.

[@DominicWasserzug]

Caption Contest: Dang it Tom! When I say its your turn to walk the dog I mean it.

[@gregknipe8772]

great series Dan, thank you for making a totally new vector for us to follow and learn from. this will be a great production. awesome.

[@neilwillis4694]

#captionCompetition: Tom's Misses is saying to the dog "Rather you than me, this is as close as I'm getting until he's had a shower"

[@DavidSaundersPosts]

Wait I’ve been watching this comedy duo for 11 years? Still love it!

[@ChrisCapoccia]

Some of the banning perception is about how the police manage the enforcement. For example adults are officially prohibited from bicycling on sidewalks here, but I've never heard of anyone getting a ticket. Slowly pedaling and not bothering pedestrians works out fine in reality and police have better things to worry about

[@ashleyfrost]

Caption: The other riders will let you pass if you show them your schnauzer!

[@andyl9700]

Suicide Brakes were what they called the top brakes on vintage bikes. On cross bikes, they are called interrupters. As for Hacks, best one I've seen over the years for rear derailleur hanger alignment is by using two threaded metal rods and 6 nuts from the hardware store. Take the wheel off the rear, and remove the rear derailleur from the hanger. Then put one rod through the frame axle to hold straight by tightening the nuts. Then put the second rod through the hanger mount and use the nuts to hold the rod. Now you can see the difference of the two rods in 3D. Adjust/bend the rod on the hanger until it is parallel with the axle rod. Works far better than the hanger alignment tool.

[@peterfranzjr.1190]

#CaptionCompetition "Now that I realize dogs are the prizes for winning races I am going to descend even more like a Maniac!"

[@neilsawyer3081]

The thing that annoys me about cycling lanes is when they exist until you reach a set of bollards, then the priority is given back to the cars, only for the cycle lane to reappear 20 yards further down the road 🤪 What are we supposed to do get off walk the 20 yards then remount... 🤔 why doesn't the cycling lane continue and a giveway to cyclists sign put up to make the drivers beware...or is that to obvious 🤔

[@simonsepic]

I chose not to comment as that whole video was entirely about his honesty and development.

[@chasc301]

Thanks Statler and Waldorf. At times you do remind me of Dan and Si of the GCN Show.

[@DylanGoldbyPhotographer]

Love Si's face when Dan said "the rear end is still nice and tight". Well controlled.

[@cd66061]

The look into the camera with 😉

[@gcn]

True professionals 🤣

[@apriljohnson6191]

Picture of the week caption: “You picked up all the water bottles! Good boy!”

[@blairbenson5579]

Once drove 90 minutes to do a group pre-ride of a 70.3 course with 4000 feet of climbing. Realized when I got there that I forgot my cycling shoes. Did the whole thing in my trainers 🥴

[@RichardBeds]

I have done the same thing, ended up riding with my regular shoes.

[@dblissmn]

The service station bike work stand is great. Quite apart from being a good place to repair your bike (and no doubt add to the service station's profit by buying an overpriced drink while you're at it), this is also useful for people transporting bikes on their cars to have an opportunity to repair their bike as well.

You guys are awesome! thanks for the smiles and laugh :)

[@gcn]

Always 🙌 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Mannerzs]

I think the things we want to see more of from GCN are around increasing inclusion and participation in the sport. As well as better road surfaces here in the UK, road safety awareness for eveyone. The tech already exists for everyone to have a great ride, we just need to get more people cyclying lifelong. GCN you're an inspiration!

[@simonyearsley1805]

Great Dachs ( Dash) und for the line Tom 😂

[@TesterAnimal1]

I missed my one and only chance for a hands in the air celebration. But at the time, I was such a time triallist that I drove it over the line head down at full power. Like time triallist do. I was one minute up on the second man that day! 😂

[@crapaud74]

As a french viewer I need to jump in the comment :) "La doyenne" means "la plus ancienne" or "la plus vieille" and as an adjective it could be applied to anything being feminine (because of La and not Le...). So it could apply to "bike race" or to "classic bike race". And in French when you same La doyenne what you really mean is "La doyenne des classiques" (ie : the oldest of the classic bike races" and not "the old lady" ;-)

[@gcn]

Thanks! We learn something new everyday 🙌

[@morrimohr439]

Related to bike routes being closed - quite to the contrary, I’m in Southern California and they are adding bike lanes all over the place. In addition of standard bike lanes - the powers that be are labeling entire automobile lanes on two lane streets as bike lanes. As an avid cyclist and one who has coexisted sharing the road without incident for 40 years - my mantra is “just because we can - doesn’t mean we should” - by taking up the entire lane.

[@chrisb2443]

I always look forward to the humour in these shows! You’re both hilarious.

[@TheXtrafresh]

From the Netherlands: Many of our city centres are closed to cyclists during shopping hours. HOWEVER, that only applies to the handful of streets where all the shops are, and those streets will be exclusive to foot traffic, and going there by bike is still much more convenient than by car. Detours will only cost a few minutes either. I think cities abroad that this 'example' and close off the centre without doing the legwork to have it make sense.

[@PhyllisBoone-sn8oi]

Dan, I'm glad to see the vids on your health journey! Thanks for being so willing to share, lumps and all. That's real life.

[@Staygold1987]

Caption competition: "Hey Tom what breed of dog is that, Is it a Pidcockapoo"

[@TheXtrafresh]

re: dehumazation: I ride often without helmet, but with backpack. This makes me look more like a commuter, and I get a good portion of the poodle-effect just from that. Insane. I also try to have a short chat and a giggle with as many motorists as possible when I'm stopped.

[@jamesmckenzie3532]

We have repair stands like those at the ESSO station around the multi-use path. Sadly, people damage them and nick the tools to sell as scrap metal. It's cost the community thousands of dollars to maintain them.

[@JonCannings]

What is wrong with people

[@torandi]

Here in Sweden it's very clear that the government department responsible for traffic sees bike lanes as an afterthought. And for constructions it's totally fine to close a bike path for an undisclosed time with a detour with a bunch of extra road crossings instead.

[@gcn]

Do you have local advocacy groups that can push for better cycling infrastructure?

[@izi941]

Dan got a return to all the “Si’s ankles” jokes 😅

[@zukzworld]

What a great show, enjoyed watching it. ❤✌🏾

[@maximecounet2496]

I'll be in Bath for the very first time on Friday and am already shaking to be this close to such astonishing GCN camelback water bottles !

[@cilliankellygcn]

Hope you have a great time! It’s a lovely place to visit.

[@JonCannings]

Haha. We will watch out for someone trying to rob the offices for a bottle!

[@milesgoff7261]

All that waiting and then they delivered the water bottles out of focus...😂

[@shuycg]

I live in Flanders, Overijse. Roads here are... character building. Cycle lanes are... even better character builders. I sometimes prefer to avoid roads that have a cycle lane just so that drivers don't complain about me riding on the road. I am sometimes cheeky and ride on the road even if there is a cycle paths next to it. Only when traffic is light, for everyone's sake. But thats still when I get the occasional "fietspad" yell directed at me, even if it's dead simple to pass, sometimes from the other side of the road, amusingly. Riding with a radar improved this situation, because I ride on the road until someone's getting close, with no surprises. Money well spent. Having ranted out, I must say I still feel quite lucky with all the infrastructure and especially the cycling culture around me.

[@rderouck]

Bloody hell, I live in Ghent and do exactly the same - avoiding roads with separate cycle lanes. Last weekend I was cycling in Overijse (on the descent of the Koxberg towards Huldenberg) and a driver was klaxoning at me and pointing towards the sidewalk, which is strictly pedestrian-only (and with a 90° curbstone). When I didn't comply, he started driving at 15 km/h without leaving space to pass. I even double-checked and asked someone whether I missed something.

[@shuycg]

​@@rderouckI ride on that road very often. Uphill or downhill, I never use the hybrid sidewalk, that does turn into a separate bike path higher up. I've yet to receive complaints from drivers. So I'm surprised it happened to you there. But I hope you come back to the area. It really happens only occasionally...

[@rderouck]

@@shuycg 15 minutes after this I rode up the Hertstraat (staying right on the cobbles) and right after the top I had to sway all the way to the left because there was a car parked with its nose towards a garden and the trailer ("remorque") blocking half the road. When I passed it, the owner said to his wife "godverdomme, hij is hier weer". That's when I recognized the woman, who was the passenger in that car and had pointed frantically to the sidewalk

[@davidparry1982]

Truly entertaining show - laughed out loud quite a few times. ‘Cyclist Dismount’ signs make me quack too.

[@cb6866]

Thanks Dan.. "La Doyenne ", Si , and crew... yup. great show , and thanks for being a good sport /brave !

[@doolittle983]

I have experienced frequent closures of cycle paths and bike lanes in construction areas in Portland, Oregon, which is a city that would like to fancy itself as the Netherlands or the Copenhagen of the northwestern United States, when it comes to cycling infrastructure. But in reality we do a poor job of building, connecting, and maintaining our infrastructure. And bikes always get deprioritized in favor of cars. It's standard practice for construction crews to place road safety signs in positions that completely block cycle lanes in advance of road construction sites. There have also been a number of critical cycle lanes that have been closed for upwards of a year and half adjacent to construction sites in locations where all of the lanes that are reserved for motor vehicles remained open for the duration of the construction.

[@kareemalqasmi]

20:51 I forgot my bike heading back home after work yesterday 😂

[@climbslc2281]

New respect for Dan!! Thanks for posting that and looking forward to following your progress.(and if you watched it, Dan's stats even at the start probably kick all our butts!)

[@gcn]

He's still got it! But can this old dog learn new tricks 👀

[@Koen030NL]

In my city (Utrecht), that’s is probably the most cycling friendly city in the Netherlands, cycling is also banned in the city center. It’s too busy with pedestrians and as a cyclist you are simply going too fast for that specific area. However, there are plenty of great routes around it.

[@Vesmari]

Holland cycle lanes are the best, but last April 4 of us went to see the tulips. There was a stretch of cycle lane along a motorway, that was closed and some construction works taking place. No diversion, not an option to go on motorway...had to use our noses to divert the closure get back on the cycle lane.

[@PoulHansenDK]

In Denmark there are some experiments with opening walking streets for bikes as well and also make car streets to bike streets, where cars are allowed but bikes have priority. We also have 2-1 roads with only 1 lane and painted bikelanes in both sides. Cars are allowed in th bike lane but only when passing cars and no bike there. Sorry guys :-)

[@gcn]

the infrastructure in Denmark is pretty incredible really isn't it?!

[@PoulHansenDK]

@@gcn Well, we think it could be better :-) Especially in the countryside. :-) Cities are now allowed to make local 40 and 30km/h restrictions, so they have a lot of plans for better pedestrian and bike infrastructure.

[@EverythingIsPhotogenic]

Caption: When your dog prefers high performance electrolyte snacks, direct from the source...

[@mikehoward7777]

Our local cycle track is being 'upgraded' by Canterbury council in Sydney. And the diversion has been in place for 18 months. Now 12 months longer than originally originally published. The road bridge was recently updated in 2 weeks. Hmm

[@D1N02]

Today I had a fight with a window washer that had parked is high reacher all over my cycling path. Started calling me names when I told him to move the damn thing. Netherlands.

[@KidstyPike780]

Speaking of misunderstanding Toy Poodles: as someone with zero prior cycling knowledge, it took me forever to figure out that Dan being on the Cervélo TestTeam *didn't* mean he got to test ride bikes for Cervélo, like test drivers in Formula 1. (Which made Dan being so proud of his time there all the funnier 😄!) Also, I'd wondered what was so "elite" about GCN water bottles until you switched sponsors - and that despite owning an Elite turbo trainer 🙈

[@richardlees9560]

Unfortunatly i can't come up with a caption for Tom Pidcock but i think i know what the breed of his dogs are, long haired, possibly miniture, Daschhound. Maybe i'm eligable for a GCN Camelbak bottle because i shared my knowledge with you😃. Stranger things have happened.

[@nuw5396]

I love those finish line poses. Funniest thing in cycling ever.

[@neilwillis4694]

I like the bike service station at Esso. Also required are e-bike chargers. You have electric car chargers in car parks, why not bikes as well. I was out on a ride a couple of weeks ago when I came across two women (with small dogs) on e-bikes, and they asked for a recommendation for food and somewhere to plug their bikes in for a charge. I don't ride an e-bike but there is an ever increasing number of people who do, especially in North East Somerset because it's a bit hilly around here as you know. Best I could recommend was my local bike shop as they have a nice cafe and they'll probably charge a bike because they're nice people. So all you coffee shops and pubs need to follow their lead

[@gcn]

How could would it be to have bike charging points! ⚡ We would love to see this 🙌

[@Chrisblottphoto]

Hi GCN Don't know if this is interesting or relevant. I'm your classic 55-year-old MAMIL and suffer like everyone else with bad car drivers. However, I often ride with my son who rides a hand bike. He's very low to the ground and I used to worry about him a lot, but amazingly, almost every driver gives him so much space, and they all slow down. I think this feeds right into what you were saying about drivers not seeing regular cyclists as 'human' but when they see the hand bike they must think 'Wow what's that, better give him lots of room'. Interesting or maybe not. While I'm on the subject it'd be cool to maybe include some hand-biking or other disability stuff at some point.

[@davidhodgson977]

I watched the GCN channel this morning in my home in hot Thailand for the first time in ages. It was very enjoyable, cheers chaps. David, Thailand

[@gcn]

Welcome back!

[@mattwarbuckle]

When I started cycling a few years ago, a friend of mine from the UK said, cheekily, "Oh are you gonna become one of those Tour de France wankers?" She definitely sees cyclists on the road as annoying! Probably from the few bac interactions. I stop at stop signs, lights, give right of way, and slow down on dual people/bike paths and say hi to everyone. That's all, makes me happy!

[@jamierhenderson86]

Pleased to report that here in Northern Ireland we have no such problems with closing of shared or cycle paths. Sadly this is because there are next to none to begin with outside of Belfast (and even then...). For YEARS we have heard that old railway lines right across NI would be developed into greenways, but nothing EVER seems to get done despite huge amounts of money being spent on consultations and plans. Believe me, you're lucky if you have some temporary closures of cycle lanes, it would be nice to have the chance.

[@MarioBecerraC]

Si saying his kids are not as cute as the dog had me laughing out loud 😂

[@gcn]

luckily for Si his kids aren't into cycling yet 🤣

[@matt_acton-varian]

Please, please, PLEASE keep playing the clip of Cilian getting busted by PC Hank and Inspector Dunne when he has his next starring role for a video/series. It's also Christmas blooper and best bits video gold.

[@JonCannings]

Glad you liked it! It was my idea and they all played along with it. I had to turn the other way when filming as I was laughing so much

[@matt_acton-varian]

@@JonCannings If it's still not fixed, kidnap and interrogation time 😂

[@RutagerWest]

Many of our bike paths in Minnesota USA have posted 10mph speed limits, including a long section between a freeway and railroad tracks that seldom sees pedestrians, yet, the posted speed limits near most schools says 20 mph when children are present. So someone can drive a cement or semi truck past children playing outside the school at 20 mph, but we need to slow down those "dangerous" bicycles in the middle of nowhere!

[@gcn]

Sounds like it must be frustrating. Have you tried lobbying for change in your area?