GCN+ Films & Documentaries

TOMMY GODWIN: THE HARDEST YEAR

In 1939, driven by a desire for fame and fortune English amateur Tommy Godwin cycled a world record 75,065 miles in one year setting out from home each day through bitter winters and the blackouts of World War Two. He became the fastest person to cycle 100,000 miles in just 500 days. After this epic feat of endurance, Tommy had to learn to walk again and uncurl his hands! The madcap record has only been attempted by a handful of determined souls and Tommy’s record stood for 76 years making it one of the greatest, but also most overlooked sporting achievements. Ultra endurance athlete and round the world cycling record holder Mark Beaumont is on a mission to shine a light on Tommy’s ride. He delves deeper into Tommy’s story and finds out if he has the physical and mental stamina to take on Godwin’s record.

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CYCLING HEARTLANDS: CÔTE D’AZUR

The Côte d’Azur: a 300 km stretch of glittering coastline in the south of France, known around the world as a playground for the rich and famous. But, behind the glitz and glamour, it’s a cyclist's paradise.

World Downhill MTB champion and Côte d’Azur native Fabien Barel takes us on a tour of the best cycling that the area has to offer. With help from current and former pro cyclists Matteo Trentin, Megan Armitage, and Nicolas Roche - and a few of his local friends - Fabien explores trails that are some of the best kept secrets in the Cote d’Azur, and gives a sneak preview of the roads that will host the climax of the 2024 Tour de France.

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GIRO 88

In 1988, the Giro d’Italia peloton passed over the 2,600m high Gavia in a blizzard. It created one of the most memorable days in grand tour history. Relive the drama with the help of never before seen footage of the race.  Riders such as Andy Hampsten and Franco Chioccioli share their extraordinary experience of a day they'll never forget.

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SLOW PRO TOUR: PHILIPPINES

Conor Dunne is heading out to The Philippines with none other than 14 time Tour de France stage winner, and one of the best sprinters of all time; Marcel Kittel. Over 5 days, they’ll be traversing the mountains of the largest island in the Philippines, bikepacking 500km, and taking on an astonishing 11000m of climbing. Beautiful scenery, friendly locals, and epic mountain roads; this is the bucket list bike ride of a lifetime. 

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CHECKPOINT: BARCELONA

British Fixie rider Alec Briggs is heading to Barcelona to battle Tour de France stage winner & local resident Juan Antonio Flecha in the ultimate cycling challenge. 

Armed with a polaroid camera, a paper map, and a bike, they have just two hours on the clock to race against each other and reach as many checkpoints as possible. 

In a nail-biting game of strategy, speed, and city savviness, who’s riding style is best suited to the bustling streets of the Catalonian Capital? Who can keep their cool when the pressure is on?

A unique adventure in one of Europe’s greatest cities. Who will prevail as King of Barcelona?

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NIBALI: THE FINAL YEAR

Join one of cycling’s modern greats as he races his final season as a professional. Vincenzo Nibali won it all during an 18-year career: the Tour, the Giro (twice), the Vuelta, San Remo, Lombardia, and the rest. 

Opening up the doors to his home – as well as the Astana team bus – the Sicilian legend allowed our cameras to follow every pedal stroke of his final season, as he attempted to raise his hands in victory one last time. 

From pre-season training to the Ardennes Classics, the Giro d’Italia, Vuelta a España and Il Lombardia, this film chronicles the cycling life of ‘The Shark of Messina’, looking back on the highs and lows of an incredible career.

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SLOW CYCLING: YORKSHIRE

Renowned cycling commentator and journalist Ned Boulting  joins Jack Thurston, as they step outside of their comfort zone and brave the elements on a Slow Cycling adventure in the Yorkshire Dales, one of England’s most beautiful but uncompromising landscapes.  In a terrain of extremes, they go in search of Britain's highest inn, England’s tallest waterfall and the highest road in England, Great Dun Fell. Along the way, Jack invites Ned to slow down, and embrace the highs, and the odd low, in equal measure.

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BIKEPACKING 101: SPAIN'S GORAFE DESERT

Freedom. Adventure. Connecting with nature. Have you always wanted to try bikepacking, but don’t know where to start? Jenny Graham’s adventure cycling has taken her all over the world. She’s an expert in carrying the kit you need to survive - and thrive - in the wild. 

Jenny has invited pro trials rider and bikepacking novice Duncan Shaw on a journey through Southern Spain’s rugged Gorafe Desert. Tackling sand, gravel, and mountains they’ll be cycling 300km in just three days. 

Jenny’s on a mission to turn Duncan into a hardened bikepacker; but how will he fare on the Gorafe’s killer climbs, gnarly trails, and camping in one of the desert’s many caves?

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GB: DURO

Human beings are capable of incredible feats of endurance, and GBDURO is a challenge that will test even the strongest bike riders. 2000 kilometres across England, Wales and Scotland, with 37,000 metres of climbing, on road and gravel. It’s the ultimate bike-packing race. 

COVID rules mean the 2020 GBDURO is completely self-sufficient, the riders surviving only on what they can carry, or source from nature. It’s the most brutal ultra-endurance race ever to take place in the UK, and the competitors have to dig deep into their physical and mental reserves in pursuit of their goal. 

Victory is not winning the race, it’s simply reaching the finish line.

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FALLEN GIANTS: FESTINA

Festina. A short-lived dynasty, but one with a giant legacy.

Arriving on the scene in the early 90s with superstar Sean Kelly, Festina’s success snowballed; even looking like they might produce a Tour de France winner in plucky Frenchman, Richard Virenque. 

Then, on the eve of the 1998 Tour de France, the Festina Scandal was uncovered. One of the most infamous drug busts in cycling history.

Join Dan Lloyd, alongside guests Jeremy Whittle and Pippa York, as they discuss the shocking downfall of the Festina empire and the shockwaves it sent through the sport.

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LEGEND: PHILIPPE GILBERT

When Philippe Gilbert completed a clean sweep of the Ardennes one-day classics in 2011, he wrote himself into the history books as just the second man, and first Belgian, to achieve the feat. Now, the King of the Ardennes is the King of the Côte d’Azur, and Dan Lloyd is heading out to Monaco to meet him.

Gilbert was one of the great entertainers, mixing raw power and ability with a panache and attacking instinct that thrilled fans and proved an inspiration to a whole generation of cyclists. As Dan spends time with Gilbert at his bike shop and in the hills around his adopted home, Dan gets the inside story from Gilbert’s victories in four of pro cycling’s five monuments, and a world championship; a record unmatched in the modern era.

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LEGEND: SEAN KELLY

Sean Kelly. The King. Possibly the greatest Classics rider of all time.

Beginning with his iconic wins on the cobblestones of Flanders in the mid 80s, Kelly went on a winning streak like no other rider of his era, including one crazy summer in 1986 where he seemed to win almost everything. 

Dan Lloyd joins Sean in Ireland to celebrate his greatest triumphs, reminisce about the ones that got away, and find out about his formative years growing up on a farm. 

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CHANNEL CROSSING

The English Channel. The iconic 35 and a half km body of water separating Britain and mainland Europe. It’s the busiest shipping lane in the world; prone to dangerous swells and treacherous weather conditions. 

You can sail it, fly over it, and even catch a train under it, but only a handful of hardy souls have attempted to pedal across! The Guinness World Record stands at 6 hours and 39 minutes and endurance cyclist Jon Shubert and triathlete Mark Threlfall have it firmly in their sights. 

Their training schedules are in place and a crack team of engineers at Oxford Brookes University has built them a kayak/tandem craft that they hope could just be a record breaker. Can pedal power conquer The English Channel’s mighty waves?

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SLOW PRO TOUR: CRETE

Friends and ex teammates Larry Warbasse and Conor Dunne head out on their second slow pro tour. This time they’re off to the Crete; the largest of the Greek Islands.

The adventure follows the pair as they ride a lap of the island that’s considered to be the oldest inhabited part of Europe, and the birthplace of Greek mythology. Cycling over the highest roads, hitting the remote hairpin bends, and seeing towering gorges - this is an island with jaw-dropping climbs and astonishing views. Over the 5 days, the friends face unpredictable weather, taste the delicacies of Greek cuisine, and encounter some local wildlife: all whilst trying not to get lost in the vast landscape of the Cretan Isle.

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KOM HUNTERS: ALPE D’HUEZ

For specialist hill climbers, collecting Strava KOMs carries huge kudos. At the very top of the wishlist is the mighty Alpe D’Huez, the most iconic mountain in cycling. It’s battered and broken some of the biggest names in the sport. We’ve brought five of Europe’s leading amateurs together to work as a team and try to break the existing record, held by World Tour pro Sepp Kuss. 

The chosen five are all high achievers in their own right, including multiple British Hill Climb Champion Andrew Feather, and the holder of the Stelvio KOM, Luca “Il Bandito” Vergallito; but only one of them can get the KOM. They’ll have to sacrifice ego and personal ambition, working together to protect and support their lead rider through roadworks and horrendous weather, to try and take the record. 

Tasked with making a team of these five climbers is EF Education Easypost Directeur Sportif, Tom Southam, who crunches the five riders’ data to decide which of them will do the hard yards at the start of the climb and who will be the protected rider going for the record to try and become the undisputed King of the Alpe D’Huez.

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RIVALS: CANCELLARA VS BOONEN

Tom Boonen vs Fabian Cancellara. A bike racing rivalry spanning over 15 years between two heavyweights of the cobbled classics. They have 7 monument wins EACH & over 200 professional race wins between them. Often described as the best of enemies; this rivalry was forged on 2-wheels but continued off it. 

Dan Lloyd is joined by Sean Kelly & Andy McGrath to defuse the seemingly inseparable riders, relive previous battles, and explore the off-bike drama. Celebrity stardom, victories shrouded in controversy, and illegal substances intensified the spotlight on the burning question: Who is the greatest?

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SLOW CYCLING EPISODE 6: FRANCE

Jack Thurston and Alec Briggs escape to the lost lanes of France in homage to the French slow cycling champion Paul de Vivie. Riding an iconic piece of British cycle engineering - the Moulton Bicycle, with its 20 inch wheels and derailleurs - will these unique bikes prove to be the perfect companions for a cycle touring stint in the French countryside?

This three day adventure between two of France’s major rivers; the Loire and the Rhone, takes Jack and Alec through stunning greenways along 100km of the Via Fluvia.

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TREK: THE INSIDE STORY

Trek is opening the doors to its global HQ, deep in the heart of the American midwest, for GCN’s own Jeremy Powers to take an exclusive access-all-areas tour. Jeremy meets with CEO John Burke to learn how Trek has grown from a small chain of bike shops, to a global super-brand synonymous with adventure, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Jeremy sees how Trek pushes the boundaries on bike customisation and learns how the brand has survived financial difficulties, and gone through the highs and lows of business to become one of the world’s most respected and forward-thinking brands. 

The film also features three of Trek’s world champion cyclocross racers; Sven Nys, Evie Richards, and Lucinda Brand.

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RACE OF THE FUTURE: PART 1

Meet cycling’s next superstars in ‘Race of the Future’; a fly-on-the-wall documentary filmed at the 2022 Tour de l’Avenir. With exclusive access to the race’s best riders, from the team campers to hotel rooms, and even inside the peloton, you’ll never enjoy a better insight into the next generation of pro cycling talents.

In part 1, we meet our protagonists and follow the trials and tribulations of the race’s first six stages up until the rest day.

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RACE OF THE FUTURE: PART 2

In part two, we pick up the peloton on the race’s rest day, catching up with our five race favourites before the race resumes with three epic stages in the high mountains.

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THERE WILL BE MUD

Mitch Docker knows nothing about cyclocross. But after a 15 year pro career on the road, he fancies a bit of a change. He’s heading to Belgium for a crash course in CX; watching it, riding it, & racing it. 

With an all-star cast of ‘cross mentors - including Sven Nys, Shirin van Anrooij, and Puck Pieterse - Mitch will learn how to hop, run, and crash his way around a cyclocross course. His new-found skills will then be put to the test in perhaps the biggest challenge of Mitch’s career: an actual, real-life, cyclocross race. 

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NORTH COAST 500

Mark Beaumont is ready to take on one of the toughest endurance rides in Scotland: the North Coast 500. He took the record back in 2015, and now, seven years later, he’s looking to smash the world record currently held by Robbie Mitchell. Mark must find the mental strength to push through as miscommunications and a neck injury threaten to derail his bid. With just 29 hours to cover the punishing 516 mile (830km) route - can Mark break the North Coast 500 world record?

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TOURMALET

A mythical mountain, and one of the Tour de France’s favourite battle grounds, the Col du Tourmalet is the jewel in the crown of the Pyrenees. Its slopes have seen champions crowned and dreams shattered by its brutal gradients, earning it the nickname ‘The Terrible Mountain’.

Si Richardson heads to the Col du Tourmalet in search of the stories that have been written upon this most historic of climbs, to find out its importance to the local area, and the communities that call the mountain their home. Joined by ex-pro Dan Martin, he  shares his own memories of success and heartbreak on the road to the summit of this iconic Pyrenean giant.

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PINARELLO: THE INSIDE STORY

Since 1953, Pinarello bicycles have captured the hearts and minds of cycling fans across the globe - winning some of the biggest bike races in the world with quintessential Italian flair.

In this beautiful film, Fausto Pinarello - the enigmatic son of the brand’s founder, Giovanni - tells the story of the brand’s inception, their motivations, and their passion for creating some of the most beautiful bikes in the world.

We follow Fausto as he shows us behind the scenes at Pinarello’s HQ in Treviso, and learn how the brand balances a desire for building bikes with soul, beauty, and passion with engineering, performance, and speed.

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1969: FOLLOWING MERCKX

1969. July the 15th. Stage 17 of the Tour de France. A brutal stage from Luchon to Mourenx covering four of the toughest mountains in the Pyrenees. On this fateful day, Eddy Merckx catapulted himself into the history books with one of the greatest solo breakaways the sport has ever seen. 

Fast forward over half a century, and GCN’s Simon Richardson is in the Pyrenees to pay tribute to The Cannibal by recreating his ride. To make the 220km epic even more challenging, Si will do it aboard his 1969 spec Faema team bike and wearing their iconic red and white jersey. 

Eddy Merckx made this ride look easy, but will Si even make it to the finish line?

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STELVIO

Standing proudly amongst the pantheon of cycling’s most revered mountains, the Stelvio boasts some of the longest and most challenging climbs in bike racing. Relentless switchbacks over impossible gradients beneath extremes of weather. It is on the relentless, technical, and often treacherous slopes of the Stelvio where the most famous and revered battles have decided the fate of the Giro d’Italia’s coveted Maglia Rosa. 

Jon Shubert explores the history and legends of the Stelvio and the surrounding regions, meeting people whose lives have been shaped by the mountain, and  ex-professional Adam Hansen joins him as he makes his own attempt to conquer the coveted mountain. 

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ROUGH DIAMOND

28-years-old Josh Crow-Stewart from the South East of England, knows he has just one last chance to realise his dreams of becoming a pro cyclist. With exceptional natural capabilities, this furniture restorer come talented cyclist enjoyed previous success as a young amateur racer but life took over leaving him overweight and out of shape.

Rallying his cycling ambition for a final time, this documentary follows Josh as he enlists top high performance coaches, a team of performance researchers, and aerodynamic optimization specialists to give himself the best shot at making it to the big leagues.

This warm hearted doc presented by Jonathan Shubert follows Josh over his six month-long journey as he trains hard and races against tough competition in preparation for his final shot at securing a pro team contract.

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FAROE ISLANDS - THE EDGE OF THE WORLD

Cycling adventurers, Lee Craigie and Durita Holm, have been friends for many years. After three years of delays, Lee is finally heading to visit Durita’s in her home land; the beautiful Faroe Islands.

The documentary follows Lee as she sets off on a long and stunning bike ride from her home in Scotland to the Faroes. Once reunited, Lee and Durita explore the rugged, unforgiving landscape by bike, and learn from the locals what it’s like to live there.

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OFF THE STREETS

This fast paced documentary goes behind the scenes of a series of urban bike races across the UK.  Influenced by street culture, ‘Off The Streets’ is run by a group of riders out of the mainstream, introducing some of the first races of their kind in the world. Wheelie races, a no front wheel race, and an 'any bike' race, all taking place on go kart tracks and cycle parks.

The ethos behind the organisers of  ‘Off the Streets’ is to put on races and events to break down barriers and encourage a wider, more diverse group of people into the sport of cycling.  

We meet Jake 100 who is part of ‘Off The Streets’, and is encouraging kids to leave the streets and come onto the tracks to race. He wants to use the joy of cycling to a new generation of Londoners.

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MONGOLIA: TAKING ON THE GOBI

Deep in the Gobi Desert, the toughest and most remote part of Mongolia, Jenny Graham and Conor Dunne team up in an attempt to become the first cyclists to conquer one of the largest and most daunting sand dune systems in Asia.

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CANYON: THE INSIDE STORY

GCN's Simon Richardson heads to Koblenz to find out more about a brand that has reigned victorious in the world’s biggest races and a champion of quality, value and innovation: Canyon. Simon finds out how Canyon designs and builds their bikes, as well as meeting founder Roman Arnold to learn how his small family business became a global market leader. He gets an exclusive, access-all-areas, tour of their state of the art factory, meets Canyon athlete, and Triathlon legend; Jan Frodeno. We also hear from one of downhill mountain biking’s most exciting talents, Tahnee Seagrave, and Mathieu Van der Poel gives an exclusive interview revealing his close relationship with Canyon.

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ZERO TO HERO: ARMCHAIR TO ALPS

The Etape du Tour. A monstrous cycling sportive that pits amateur bike riders against the toughest stage of the Tour de France. With 165km to cover, almost 5000 metres of elevation to climb, and just 5 months to prepare - how will GCN’s resident stat Guru, Cillian Kelly, fare? Crossing three giant Alpine passes in temperatures reaching 40 degrees celsius, it’s a serious test even for the best cyclists in the world. The documentary will explore whether Cillian - a normal, time-starved, unfit man with two young children and a 9-5 job - can go from couch potato to mountain goat in just 5 months. Heat exhaustion, Covid, and the fear of plummeting at high speed off the side of a mountain all stand in Cillian’s way of making it to the start, let alone the finish! With help from seasoned ex-pros Sean Kelly, Nicolas Roche and Conor Dunne, can Cillian prove to himself - and his colleagues - that even a rank amateur with zero cycling fitness can go from zero to hero? 

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MASTERCLASS: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF CORNERING

Railing a corner at speed, it's the ultimate exhilaration on a bike! In this action packed adventure pro crit racer and high speed fanatic, Alec Briggs takes a deep dive into the fast art of cornering in a bid to discover just how important this skill is to cycling. Alec leads a masterclass showing you the powers to corner fast and safely, we follow him into real life race scenarios; on road, fixed gear and MTB putting his skills to the test. We push the science of cornering to breaking point with GCN tech whizz, Ollie Bridgewood who runs a series of high speed experiments and we hear from world tour superstars; Vincenzo Nibali and Matej Mahoric on cornering to success in the world tour. Finally Alec pushes his cornering craft to the absolute limit by taking on one of the UK’s most technical descents - the aim, to establish a new fastest time." WARNING: Contains some strong language & scenes contain flashing images

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GODFATHER OF POWER

Meet Uli Schoberer; the genius from Germany who invented the cycling power meter and changed the sport forever. Hear from US legend, Greg LeMond; the first top rider to adopt a power meter, and pioneering coaches, like Peter Keen and Sebastian Weber, about how they decoded the data and built the training programmes that made Tour de France athletes the fittest people on earth.

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THE ROAD TO RAAM: RACE ACROSS AMERICA

Road to RAAM is the first documentary in a two part series that tracks record breaking cyclists, Mark Beaumont and Jonathan Shubert, as they prepare to take on the world’s toughest endurance road race: the Race Across America. From Callifornia to the Maryland Coast, Race Across America spans almost 5,000 km and includes over 17,000 metres of climbing. Seen as the pinnacle of ultra-racing accomplishments, this documentary follow’s Mark and Jon’s gruelling six month training plan in the lead up to the event. With two riders that come from very different cycling backgrounds, will the wheels fall off? Will they even make it to the start line in California?

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RACE ACROSS AMERICA: THE RECKONING

‘RAAM: The Reckoning’ is the second documentary in a two part series. After six months of training in the UK, Mark Beaumont and Jonathan Shubert head out to California with their support team to acclimatise and prepare for the race of a lifetime. Their aim: to win the pairs category in the world’s toughest endurance cycling race: the Race Across America. From California to the Maryland Coast, the route spans almost 5000 km and includes over 1700 metres of climbing. We follow them as the pressure to perform builds before the big race. Will they achieve what they’ve set out to do? 

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EVERESTING 8848M

Two time British National Hill Climb Champion, Andrew Feather, takes on the ultimate cycling challenge: Everesting. For a natural born climber like Andrew, it’s all about finding the right climb, but this is a journey into the unknown. The best ranked climber on Strava, Andrew needs to transition from a world of climbing efforts lasting only a few minutes, to a challenge few can finish in under ten hours. We follow one of sport’s greatest amateurs as he meets experts, tests climbs, and steps up his training to punishing new levels, on a quest to conquer cycling’s most masochistic mission.

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LOST RACES: BORDEAUX TO PARIS

Bordeaux-Paris was the best bike race you’ve never heard of: a midnight start, 550km-long, and ridden behind motorised ‘dernys’, with winners including Jacques Anquetil and Tom Simpson. More than thirty years since Bordeaux-Paris was last raced, pro cyclists Mitch Docker and Sam Bewley are aiming to recreate the infamous 1965 edition. How will they fare at the ‘Derby of the Road’?

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FASTEST KNOWN TIME: KING ALFRED’S WAY

Ex-pro cyclist Simon Richardson has caught the bug for ultra racing! After completing a ridiculously tough 640 kilometre ultra race last year, Si’s back just six months later, with the pain and suffering seemingly wiped from his memory to take on his second and even harder endurance cycling challenge. Named after the Anglo Saxon Ruler, King Alfred’s Way in the South of England is a premiere 350 kilometre circular gravel route. The ride boasts stunning scenery, but Si has no intention of stopping and taking it easy; he’s riding against the clock, non stop, on a mission to beat the current Fastest Known Time. The record he has to beat? - 17 hours 20 minutes. We follow Si through the highs and lows of the route, but will he set a new record? Insight and advice comes from current record holder Matt Page, and the man behind the route, Guy Kesteven. WARNING: Contains some strong language & scenes contain flashing images

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CHEAP BIKE CHALLENGE

Five GCN presenters are heading to the cycling heartland of Girona to take on 6 epic, tough, and hilarious challenges. Each armed with a cheap bike, costing no more than £200, they’ll compete head to head in a variety of outrageous challenges that will push their friendships, skills, and cheap bikes, to the limit. From a rat race through Girona’s historic old town to racing up one of Catalonia’s most notable climbs; the gloves are off. Representing their nations, they’ll be battling it out for presenter supremacy, GCN Channel bragging rights, and eternal glory. Get ready for a laugh a minute rollercoaster ride where anything is possible!

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RITCHEY: ICON AND PIONEER

Alex Stieda, the first North American to wear the yellow jersey at the Tour de France, visits the legendary Tom Ritchey to learn more about his life, his inventions, and his legacy. In 1976, Tom Ritchey and his friends made history by bringing the mountain bike to the masses. Ritchey’s ingenuity, inspired by the sprawling North Californian wilderness, forged countless innovations in framebuilding and componentry. On top of his pioneering design and engineering, Tom’s accomplishments include starting one of the most successful MTB racing teams in history, signing Thomas Frischknecht in the 1990s who went on to win 18 World Cup rounds, and secure 15 World Championship medals. The components Ritchey designed continue to be relied on by today’s world class racers like Nino Schurter and Kate Courtney. Ritchey even launched a charitable campaign in Rwanda in the early 2000s to develop economic development through the bicycle. Stieda also speaks with Mike Sinyard, founder of Specialized Bicycles, and Joe Breeze, another pioneer of the mountain bike, to learn more about Ritchey.

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LEGENDS: IVAN BASSO

Alan Marangoni meets former team mate, two-time Giro d’Italia winner, and cycling legend; Ivan Basso, to learn more about a career that scaled the highest highs and lowest lows. ‘Ivan the Terrible’ was one of the great all-rounders of the noughties peloton, twice finishing on the podium of the Tour de France and taking more than 30 career victories. In the later part of his career, he raced with Alberto Contador, forging a friendship which led to their ownership of the Eolo-Kometa professional team. We hear from a fellow legend, Alberto Contador, while Alan and Ivan go blackberry picking on his farm before heading out to race up the local climbs. It is an intimate, honest portrait of an Italian cycling icon.

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BAND OF BROTHERS - THE 7-ELEVEN STORY

7-Eleven: A team that defined American Cycling for a decade. In this film, Alex Stieda reunites with his teammates to tell the story of how an unlikely group of bike racers reinvented North American cycling, and created a legacy which endures today. In the early 1980s, sport in the USA was dominated by the LA Olympics. The company behind the convenience store 7-Eleven wanted in on the action, and funded a bike racing team. This band of brothers won seven gold medals at the LA Games before turning pro and tackling Europe’s biggest races - much to the irritation of established European riders. In 1986, they were invited to the Tour de France where Canadian, Alex Stieda, became the first North American to wear the coveted Yellow Jersey. The 7-Eleven story was unorthodox, pioneering, and full of friendship and camaraderie.

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SUPERTEAMS: MAPEI

It was the biggest and brightest team ever to join the peloton; a squad of superstars that won practically everything on the calendar during the 1990s. Mapei was cycling’s first modern superteam, defining the sport for a generation. But what were the secrets of its success, and what factors led to its downfall? Join Dan Lloyd and special guests, Brian Smith and William Fotheringham, as they chart the rise and fall of the Mapei cycling empire.

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LEGEND: THOMAS VOECKLER

Meet the man who enthralled a cycling nation during his two spells wearing the yellow jersey at the Tour de France. Thomas Voeckler was a plucky, attacking rider who took on the might of Lance Armstrong, Cadel Evans, and the Schleck brothers, and his exploits at ‘Le Grand Boucle’ have left a long legacy on French cycling; inspiring today’s generation of racers like Julian Alaphilippe. In this ‘Legends’ film, GCN en Français presenter Florian Chabbal spends time with Voeckler at his home in the Vendée region, as well as meeting the men who stood side by side with him during his two tilts at the ‘maillot jaune’.

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SLOW CYCLING EPISODE 5: LONDON TO CANTERBURY

Crit racer and cycling speed freak Alec Briggs joins Jack Thurston, as they leave the noise of London behind and follow an ancient pilgrim’s trail to the stunning cathedral city of Canterbury. Starting at Westminster Bridge, they’re on a meandering mission to discover if lost lanes really can be found anywhere. As the capital gives way to lush, English countryside that’s steeped in history, Jack invites Alex to slow down, and enjoy the spiritual ride. WARNING: Contains some strong language & scenes contain flashing images.

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THE WORLD’S RAREST BIKES

GCN Tech’s Oliver Bridgewood sends fellow presenters; Si Richardson, Jon Cannings, and Alex Paton to Germany in search of their most treasured and extraordinary bikes. SRM’s Uli Schoberer, Canyon’s Roman Arnold, and Continental’s Thai Do reveal their incredible collections. From Colnagos to Canyons, Cinellis to Kestrels, and everything in between; which one will be crowned the Rarest Bike?

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THE WEIGHT OF THE PELOTON

Does the pro peloton have a problem with food? Are cyclists eating enough to be healthy? Former pro cyclist and GCN presenter Conor Dunne investigates how the pursuit of low weight has been the fixation of professional riders for generations. He finds out if his own weight loss programme has caused lasting damage, and asks if pro teams are now changing their approach to weight management Conor heads to Italy to meet former teammate Davide Cimolai to hear how his weight obsession ruined his early years. He also hears from Gabz Cullaigh whose recent experience at the top of the sport presents evidence that despite advances in coaching and science-led meal plans, under-eating is still a problem.

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CYCLING HEARTLANDS: L.A.

Los Angeles is synonymous with Hollywood glamour, but it’s also host to some of the best cycling terrain in the world; home to a bike culture that's brimming with passion, diversity, and flair. Ex-professional cyclist, and proud LA local, Rahsaan Bahati takes us on a ride through his city. He meets up with former and current racers, Olympic legend; Nelson ‘The Cheetah’ Vails, land speed record breaker; John Howard, and crit racing prospect Dante Young. Rahsaan also visits legendary bike shop; Velo Pasadena, and rides the best routes the City of Angels has to offer.

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TASMANIA: CONVICTS OF THE ROAD

Mitch Docker has hung up his wheels in the pro peloton and returned to Australia after ten years living in Europe. In this film, he’s joined by his old mate, Allan ‘Alby’ Iacuone, former Australian national champion. Together they’re becoming ‘convicts of the road’; riding off the tarmac roads and into the gravel of the bush to discover the wilds of Tasmania and its extraordinary history. The Western Wilds are unforgiving to all who cross it – as Mitch and Alby will find out!

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SLOW CYCLING: EPISODE 4 - THE WYE VALLEY

Revisiting his old training ground, Simon Richardson joins author and slow cycling aficionado Jack Thurston for a gentle jaunt through the Wye Valley, on the southern border between England and Wales. Jack hopes to persuade the ex-pro Simon to slow down and discover some parts of the region he previously missed, as the pair cycle from Chepstow to Hereford - a ride that Simon can smash in two hours. Will Jack be able to convert Simon to a more leisurely way of cycling? The pair follow the course of the Wye taking in the historical sights and sounds along the way. They attempt to spot falcons in the limestone gorges, take a dip in the chilly river, and finally visit the largest medieval map of the world - the Hereford Mappa Mundi.

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BACK ON TRACK: UCI TRACK CHAMPIONS LEAGUE EPISODE 5

It’s time for the grand finale of Back on Track. Just 2 points separate Germany’s Emma Hinze and Lea Friedrich in the women’s sprint competition. Team mates, best friends, but fierce rivals; will their friendship be broken as they battle for glory? A shock disqualification in the men’s endurance category leaves the title up for grabs in the final race, one of the most iconic women’s endurance riders in history hangs up her wheels, and the winners of the inaugural Track Champions League are crowned.

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RETRO VS MODERN: THE ULTIMATE TEST

Ex-pro cyclist Simon Richardson is on a quest to find out how performance has changed over the decades by comparing a modern racing machine with a classic bike of yesteryear. Simon will be recreating Eddy Merckx’s legendary 1969 Faema Team bike from scratch, travelling the country to source new-old stock which has laid dormant for years. This includes a period correct bike fit from Terry Dolan, and input from retro legends; Sid Barras and Philippa York, to discuss how the bikes they raced on compare against today's carbon beasts. But how will a retro 60s replica really compare when pitted against a modern carbon road bike?

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MAKERS EPISODE 3

GCN+ showcases the fascinating processes, inspiration, and journeys of two cycling craftspeople who put their own unique spins on creating. Based in Sacramento, United States, Emily Kachorek refutes the high-strung notions of the traditional cycling world. Her company, Squid Bikes, boasts crazy and wild spray painted bikes with a DIY punk-rock style. In contrast, South African Matthew Sowter’s journey as a frame builder took him all the way to the UK after an exhaustive career as a chef. Sowter believes in powerful minimalism and a pursuit of perfection. This film unveils the Makers’ lives, motivations, and ethos behind their craft.

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TUSCANY: THE GRAND TOURISTS

GCN+ presenter James Lowsley Williams takes his dad, George, on the trip of a lifetime; to the beautiful Italian region of Tuscany! Strade Bianche, which starts and finishes in Siena, is James’ favourite race of the year, and Chianti is one of George’s favourite wines. So, over a Spring weekend, the two men experience each other’s passions; cycling through vineyards and olive groves, enjoying dramatic racing and a healthy slice of la bella vita. They get up close and personal with some of the world’s finest riders, and also a naked man called Lorenzo. WARNING: Contains some strong language, nudity & scenes contain flashing images

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THE PIONEERS

Record breaking endurance cyclist, Jonathan Shubert, explores the world’s oldest off-road cycling club: The Rough Stuff Fellowship. Spurred on by the stories of his grandfather’s own cycling adventures, Jonathan hears stories from original members about their pioneering expeditions to Iceland and Everest. With access to extraordinary archive photographs, Jonathan learns what it took to become a rough stuff rider, as well as trying out some of their unpredictable off road routes closer to home.

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SUPERTEAMS: HTC-HIGH ROAD

In just four seasons, HTC-High Road notched up hundreds of wins, transforming sprinting into an art form and making a global superstar of Mark Cavendish. But how did the team first rise from the ashes of T-Mobile? What led to their eventual demise in 2011? Join host Dan Lloyd and guests Roger Hammond and Andy McGrath for a look back at one of the sport’s greatest ever teams.

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BACK ON TRACK: UCI TRACK CHAMPIONS LEAGUE EPISODE 1

This episode follows the first round of the UCI Track Champions League at the Velòdrom Illes Balears in Mallorca. We discover the life story of Dutch superstar, Appeldoorn's Harrie Lavreyson, and see him take on the first ever TCL Sprint, before competing in the Keirin against his best friend, and biggest rival, Jeffrey Hoogland. Meanwhile, In the endurance events, two youngsters form an unlikely alliance in the women’s scratch race to take the whole field by surprise!

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CYCLING CHANGED MY LIFE: OTTILIE QUINCE

This film tells the inspirational story of British Transplant Cyclist Ottilie Quince. In 2006, this talented amateur football player had her life turned on its head when her kidney shut down, ending her sporting career. After a successful kidney transplant from her Mother, Ottilie discovered cycling, and found a new and exciting focus which allowed her natural talent to shine. She went on to win the British Transplant Games in 2010 and, a year later, a gold medal for Team GB at the World Transplant Games. In this film, Ottilie takes us on her favourite ride across her home in the island of Mallorca, and talks about her inspirational journey. We meet Ottilie’s parents, and her Team GB coach who all reveal her superhuman determination that has brought her 11 World, 6 European, and 18 British transplant cycling titles.

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BACK ON TRACK: UCI TRACK CHAMPIONS LEAGUE EPISODE 2

Episode 2 takes us to the Cido Arena in Panevézys, Lithuania. Women’s endurance legends, Katie Archibald and Kirsten Wild go head to head in the elimination race, and we learn more about Archibald’s background in her hometown of Glasgow. Speedy Kiwi, Corbin Strong, shows us that what he lacked on the rugby pitch, he more than makes up for on the boards, and German’s Emma Hinze and Lea Friedrich continue their struggle to find a balance between friendship and rivalry.

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CYCLING’S SUPER COLLECTORS

Jon Cannings is an avid collector of obscure cycling memorabilia: from full bikes, to strange aero helmets, and even road signs. But he’s not alone in his obsession. In this film, we visit five collectors around the globe for a rare and detailed look at items from bygone eras. From Miguel Indurain’s hour-record breaking pinarello to wild 1990s mountain bikes like the Answer Manitou FRS prototype. We learn about how these cyclophiles have come across these items, their significance, and what drives them to keep on adding to their collections.

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BACK ON TRACK: UCI TRACK CHAMPIONS LEAGUE EPISODE 3

In episode 3 of Back on Track, we learn more about Lithuanian up-and-comer Olivija Baleisyste at her home, just 500m from the velodrome in Panevézys. In the build up to the blisteringly fast men’s sprint final, we get to know Nicholas Paul - the young sprinter from Trinidad & Tobago. A world record holder over 200m, Paul trains at the World Cycling Centre in Switzerland, where we get a candid look at his life as an athlete alongside his teammates. After a mortifying performance in front of a home crowd in Mallorca, Spaniard Sebastian Mora is back with a vengeance. WARNING: Contains some strong language & scenes contain flashing images.

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THE DECADE THAT CHANGED CYCLING FOREVER

Bike Tech Wizard, Olympic medallist, and track World Champion, Rob Hayles, takes a nostalgic look at the most innovative era ever in bicycle design. A technical revolution that began in the mid 80s and gathered steam through to the mid 90s made bikes faster, lighter, and much easier to ride than ever before. Rob takes a close look at the specific elements of the bike that changed, and finds out why it all came to a sudden stop in 1996. Legendary riders who found themselves part of this aero arms race; Greg LeMond, Phil Anderson, Sean Kelly, Giovanni Battaglin, and Pippa York share their memories about a period which transformed cycling forever.

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BACK ON TRACK: UCI TRACK CHAMPIONS LEAGUE EPISODE 4

Round 3 of the Track Champions League takes us to London’s Olympic Lee Valley Velodrome, where the legendary Ed Clancy reminisces on his glittering career as it draws to a close. Covid begins to rear its head, leading to disruptions in the men’s sprint, and one of the all time greats of women’s endurance announces she’s bowing out. In Men’s endurance, Sebastian Mora’s lead is seriously threatened by American dark horse, Gavin Hoover. The competition is more open than ever.

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MARK BEAUMONT: AROUND BRITAIN

In 2017, Mark Beaumont took on an epic ride around Britain in the build up to his Around the World record attempt. Covering over 3500 miles in under 15 days, this would be a critical trial of all the elements needed to become the fastest person on a bike to circumnavigate the globe. Challenging both his mental and physical resilience, Mark endures Britain’s most punishing landscapes and brutal weather as this journey pushes both his and the support team to untold levels; as Mark said himself: “The stuff that is miserable at the time becomes life affirming, career affirming stuff!”

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LEGEND: OSCAR FREIRE

Bernie Eisel travels to Spain to meet up with his ex Mapei teammate and three times World Championship winner Oscar Freire to learn more about the most successful Spanish sprinter. Starting in Torrelavega, Bernie joins Oscar on a ride around his home town and learns how his childhood helped shape the famous sprinter before taking on one of Oscar’s old training rides through the beautiful Cantabrian mountains, unlocking the secrets of Oscar’s success. The duo look back at Oscar’s race wins including three editions of Milan - San Remo, three World Championships, and his successes in the Tour De France. We hear from ex Mapei Teammate, and long time friend, Pedro Horrillo - who explains why Oscar is fondly known in the cycling World as “The Cat”.

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THE SLOW PRO TOUR

Conor Dunne and Larry Warbasse reunite for the first time after 2 years to embark on a 5-day journey across the Canary Islands. Larry is still a world tour pro smashing big races on the calendar, whilst Conor has chosen a new path in life as a GCN presenter. Their last trip together consisted of 1400km and around 36000m elevation gain in a spontaneous adventure - Can Conor still hang in there with Larry and complete such an epic trip? Or are such feats of endurance now out of his grasp after quitting racing and full time training?

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NORTH TO SOUTH: PORTUGAL

Seasoned bikepacker Josh Ibbett visits Portugal; a European hotspot for cyclists. Over 1000km, on his journey from North to South, Josh is on the hunt for Portugal's hidden gravel trails while embracing the country's ancient cities and local delicacies. With its web of smooth tarmac and dusty trails, can Josh discover a side of Portugal he’s never seen before?

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CYCLING HEARTLANDS: MALLORCA

Mallorca, off the East coast of Spain, has grown into a true Cycling Heartland. Since the arrival of the pro teams in the early 90s, the cycling scene on the island has exploded; loved for its unique blend of winter sun, smooth tarmac, and mountainous climbs - it’s now one of the most desirable two wheeled destinations on the planet. Ex-pro cyclist, and local hero, Vincente Reynes takes us on an intimate tour across this island paradise. Showing us Mallorca’s vibrant culture and wondrous roads, he meets world tour super star Mavi García, Rapha Ambassador Miguel Indurain Jnr, and Olympic Gold Medallist Joan Llaneras. We discover Spain's oldest velodrome, the Tirador, take a peek inside the island's most famous bike workshop, and we learn the real story behind the famous Sa Calobra road.

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HOW TO WIN THE TOUR OF FLANDERS

Join Dan Lloyd on a ride through time as he traces the story and impact of the greatest one-day race in the world: the Ronde van Vlaanderen. Dan meets multiple winners like Stijn Devolder and Johan Museeuw, current top pros like Oliver Naesen, and local journalists, historians and sports directors on his ride up, down and around Belgium’s infamous cobbled climbs. His goal? To find out how to win the Tour of Flanders.

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LEGEND: ALBERTO CONTADOR

Alberto Contador was one of the greatest riders of his generation; one of only seven riders to have won all three Grand Tours - the Giro d'Italia, Vuelta España, and the Tour de France. His signature strength was his explosive power on the climbs; but his career was built on more than just his physical ability. Contador’s success came from his mental strength. Over his 15 year career at the top, he suffered with a near-fatal brain condition, battled with bitter rivals like Andy Schleck, Chris Froome and Lance Armstrong while also being embroiled in scandal and controversy. Bernie Eisel meets Alberto in his home town of Pinto, Spain; seeing his life after retirement, and spending time getting to know the truth behind the headlines, to learn more about this true cycling legend.

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ORBEA: THE INSIDE STORY

The Basque Country in Northern Spain is famous for its mountainous landscape, distinct traditions, rich culture, and an obsession with bikes. In this film, GCN's Ollie Bridgewood visits the HQ of a brand that’s become a cycling institution; Orbea. He gets an access-all-areas tour of their state of the art factory and learns about the bikes they produce and the people who ride them. Ollie also catches up with legend Iban Mayo as well as taking a ride with the Euskaltel Euskadi team.

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ICELAND: FROM GLACIER TO SEA

Alaskan bikepacking racer, Lael Wilcox, and Scottish round-the-world record holder, Jenny Graham, team up in Iceland. They’ll be cycling from Europe's largest Glacier by volume; Vatnajökull, tracing its melt water from source to sea along the Fjöllum river. Riding nearly 200km, the route takes Lael and Jenny to the most remote and uninhibited part of the island where they are able to witness Iceland's most extraordinary natural wonders up close and personal. They’ll be riding their way across lava fields, passing cascading waterfalls and battling adverse weather whilst tracking the river flow back to civilisation on the coast.

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RAPHA: THE INSIDE STORY

Presented by founder Simon Mottram, this film tracks the success story of Rapha. From a humble start in 2004 to a hundred-million pound turnover in 2021, Rapha has become far more than just a premium sportswear brand; as we discover, they are on a mission to change the sport. With exclusive insights from the likes of Mark Cavendish and Sir Paul Smith, as well as behind the scenes access at the Rapha HQ to learn how the products are made, this film reveals a company – and passionate leader – at the front of the cycling industry, and still pushing hard.

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THE LOST RACE

Ex professional cyclist Conor Dunne sets out to complete the epic route of the fabled London to Holyhead - once the longest bike race in the world. At 427km long, and with only nine editions of the race from the 50s to the 70s, Conor will be riding himself into the annals of history. With beautiful archive footage, and nostalgic interviews with legends like Sid Barras and Keith Lambert, this documentary brings to life the talent and determination it took for riders to complete this lost race.

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RACE LIKE A BELGIAN

Charismatic Californian Eamon Lucas has left surfboards and loved ones behind and settled in cycling’s true heartland: Belgium. He’s on a mission to try and fulfil a life long ambition - signing a professional cycling contract. He's got the watts and the connections, but at 28, time is running out. Can he do the impossible and race his way to a contract in cycling's ultimate school of hard knocks: the Belgian kermesse scene?

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CYCLING HEARTLANDS: GIRONA

Girona might be little known to anyone outside of the cycling world, but this small city north of Barcelona has become the European capital of cycling in the last twenty years. Hundreds of pro riders live there, and tens of thousands of keen amateurs visit for their holidays each year.

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THE RIFT- RIDING ICELAND'S FAULT LINE

Around the World cyclist Jenny Graham is joined by Ultra Endurance racer Lael Wilcox as they travel through the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland; beginning their journey at Thingvellir National Park, travelling South through Reykjadalur, and finishing their epic expedition at Grindavik. Jenny and Lael experience the incredible power of this unique Island as they ride over 100 kilometres along the Continental Divide, traverse steaming rivers, and conclude their route at the base of an active volcano. Against stunning backdrops the duo explore how the Icelandic people have harnessed their natural resources to become one of the World’s leading self-sustaining energy producers.

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FURTHER EAST

Ex-pro and GCN presenter Simon Richardson has raced road, cyclocross, and mountain bikes for years, but the world of ultra racing is totally new to him. Jumping in at the deep end, Si takes part in the 400-mile ‘Further East’, a gruelling self-supported gravel route around the East of England. How will this ultra rookie deal with this unknown challenge? Will the threat of marauding cows and losing his mind to James Blunt lyrics waylay his effort?

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RACE ACROSS ITALY

Three years after retiring as a pro cyclist, Alan Marangoni has challenged himself to something entirely different: an ultra-endurance race. At 775km, with 10,000 metres of elevation gain to conquer, the Race Across Italy is a tremendous test for anyone who tackles it. Can Alan ride through the night, twice traversing the mighty Apennine mountains, to make it to the finish?

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MAKERS: FRAMEBUILDERS (EPISODE 2)

GCN+ reveals the fascinating process, inspirations, and journeys of two bespoke bike frame builders who both share a passion for the handmade. Based in Barcelona is Italian Mattia Paganotti of Legor Cicli Bikes who believes in quality craftsmanship and wants to create bikes with personality. In the city of Bristol in the UK is Pi Manson of Clandestine Bikes who believes that there should be an integrity to crafting bikes for his customers and hopes they will still be treasured in years to come. This film explores the Frame Makers lives, motivations, and the ethos behind their bikes.

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CYCLING CHANGED MY LIFE: ANDREW PADDISON

In this documentary we follow Andrew Paddison and his team as they tackle 1,000 miles in just 10 days around the Highlands of Scotland. With mechanicals, wrong turns, classic Scottish rain (it’s wetter than other rain) and 60,000 feet of climbing, this challenge tests Andrew’s determination and his capacity for hard riding day after day.

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WESTFJORDS: RIDING ICELAND

Ultra-Endurance cyclist Jenny Graham is tackling one of the most remote parts of Iceland by bike; the large peninsula of the Westfjords. In the first of three films exploring this country of extremes, Jenny experiences its weather through a dramatic landscape, confronts the steep climbs through the haunting mountains, and meets the extraordinary people who cope with life in remote settlements.

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CHEAP BIKE VS SUPERBIKE

Si Richardson & Dan Lloyd take to the hills to pit the Tour de France winning Pinarello Dogma F12 against the humble Decathlon Triban R150. This is cheap bike VS super bike taken to a whole new level!

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LEGEND: MIKE BURROWS

From his work on the Lotus 108 to the revolutionary Giant TCR, maverick engineer, Mike Burrows, is one of the most influential bike designers of the past half century.

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CYCLING CHANGED MY LIFE: RACHAEL ELLIOTT

Three years ago Rachael Elliott, a keen amateur cyclist, suffered a life changing stroke which left her partially sighted. Instead of giving up her bike, she came back stronger and with more ambition - determined to live her life to the full; both on and off the bike.

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THE ULTRA: PAN CELTIC RACE

We follow round the world record holder Jenny Graham and other endurance bike racers as they take on the gruelling self supported endurance road bike race, The Pan Celtic Race.

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LIFE, CYCLING & THE CIRCLE OF DEATH

Two best friends, who happen to be pro cyclists ride the historic Tour de France ‘Circle of Death’ route in a beautiful film that looks at life, love, and what happens when two paths diverge. Starring Ruth Winder and Tayler Wiles of Trek-Segafredo.

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LONE RIDER

Ultra Endurance legend, Jenny Graham, designs a brutal 1200km training ride from her home in Scotland to Bath in the South West of England to prepare for the toughest Ultra races in the world: The Transcontinental.

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CYCLING HEARTLANDS: MELBOURNE

Elite road racer Matilda Raynolds delves into what makes the city of Melbourne the cycling capital of Australia.

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WORLD TOUR TO CAT FOUR: THE SPORTS DIRECTOR (PART ONE)

Team EF Education-NIPPO sports director, Tom Southam, attempts to turn a bunch of amateur ‘Cat Four’ cyclists into a race-winning team.

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WORLD TOUR TO CAT FOUR: THE SPORTS DIRECTOR (PART 2)

Team EF Education-NIPPO sports director Tom Southam attempts to turn a bunch of amateur ‘Cat Four’ cyclists into a race-winning team.

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RISE OF THE BROMPTON

Ex pro cyclist Si Richardson gets exclusive access to the factory at Brompton HQ to learn how this unique, small wheeled, foldable bike went from an idea dreamt up in a 1970’s bedroom to become a global phenomenon.

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LAEL WILCOX: FASTEST KNOWN TIME

Ultra Endurance bikepack racer, Lael Wilcox, takes on the Oregon Outback route in an attempt to set a new Fastest Known Time across America's toughest gravel trail.

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CYCLING HEARTLANDS: LONDON

Professional cyclist Alec Briggs embarks on a wild tour of London: a diverse, multicultural city and a breeding ground for cycling success.

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END TO END: RELAY

Ultra endurance athlete Mark Beaumont and former pro road cyclist James Lowsley-Williams take on the legendary ride from Lands End to John O’Groats; with a twist! They’ll be riding in turns - one hour on, one hour off - in an attempt to set the fastest known time on this iconic endurance route.

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END TO END: TANDEM

Ultra endurance athlete Mark Beaumont and former pro road cyclist James Lowsley-Williams attempt to break the male tandem world record riding from Lands End to John O’Groats

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QUANTUM LEAP: LOTUS 108 & 110

The Lotus 108 & 110 are the bikes of the 90s. Jon Cannings talks to the main players in these iconic pieces of engineering; Chris Boardman, Mike Burrows, and Peter Keen, to find out how the development of these bikes impacted the cycling world.

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QUANTUM LEAP: THE HOPE HB.T BIKE

Is the Hope HB.T a game changer in the world of bike design? Join Jonathan Shubert as he investigates whether this radical new piece of engineering could be the fastest bike of the 21st century. Will it bring home Gold for Team GB?

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EASTBOUND: JENNY GRAHAM'S ROUND THE WORLD ADVENTURE

Jenny Graham burst into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2018 with a solo and unsupported bike ride around the world. Eastbound is the story of her becoming the fastest woman ever to circumnavigate the planet by bicycle. This film is a gritty insight into the mental and physical strength needed to endure the 18,000 mile journey.

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LEGEND: JENS VOIGT

Jens Voigt was the boss of the breakaway when he was a professional cyclist. Bernie Eisel travels to Berlin to meet up with Jens, and visit the places that influenced Jens' life and career.

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CYCLING CHEF: ALAN MURCHISON

Nutrition is as important as training when it comes to performance on the bike! Cycling Chef, Alan Murchison, puts 3 amateur cyclists through an 8 week nutrition plan to see how their performance improves!

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THE TOM SIMPSON LETTERS

Tom Simpson was one of Britain's most successful professional cyclists in the 1960s, until his career was tragically cut short. Tom’s nephew, Chris Sidwells, gets exclusive access to personal letters Simpson wrote home whilst racing in France, to get a fascinating insight into his career and character.

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VENTOUX

Mont Ventoux. The most iconic mountain in professional cycling. Ahead of the double ascent at the 2021 Tour de France, we set ex pro cyclists, Florian and Loïc, the challenge of completing not just one, not two, but three ascents of the mountain in a single day, so they could help us learn more about the brutal test ahead of the professionals at this year's Tour.

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MOUNTAINS: THE GREATEST GRAND TOUR CLIMBS

Which mountain is the greatest in all of cycling? Dan Lloyd, Brian Smith, & William Fotheringham explore which Grand Tour climb is the king of the mountains.

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REVOLUTION: TECH THAT CHANGED CYCLING FOREVER (EPISODE 2)

This is the story of how clipless pedals transformed the world of bike racing. In the second instalment of the Revolution series Ollie Bridgewood looks at the inception of clipless pedals and the science behind what became one of cycling's greatest inventions.

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SLOW CYCLING: RIDING THE LOST LANES OF WALES (EPISODE 2)

Ex Professional mountain biker, Blake Samson, is swapping back flips for back roads as he joins Jack Thurston for a slow cycling adventure along the stunning River Usk in picturesque South Wales.

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VELODROME: STORIES FROM THE TRACK

Join former world track champion Rob Hayles, as he ventures beyond the boards and takes you on a journey through the ages of velodromes.

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AUSSIE RULES

Matt Keenan investigates what makes Australian road cyclists some of the best sprinters on the planet. From velodromes to green jerseys, Matt talks with Australia’s fastest: Sprint legends like Stuart O’Grady, Robbie McEwan and Baden Cooke to current stars of the track and Road; Caleb Ewan, Chloe Hosking, and Nettie Edmonson.

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LEGEND: DAME SARAH STOREY

Dame Sarah Storey is one of the most decorated bike racers on the planet. A phenomenal Para-Cyclist, with 14 Paralympic gold medals, and 29 World Champion titles, Sarah has dominated elite sport for almost three decades.

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SLOW CYCLING: RIDING THE LOST LANES OF ENGLAND (EPISODE 3)

Scottish ultra endurance cyclist, Jenny Graham, may be the fastest woman ever to cycle around the world, but cycling slowly is something she's not too familiar with! With slow cycling aficionado Jack Thurston as her guide, Jenny embarks on a two day adventure in the rural Cotswolds of South West England.

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FULLY CHARGED: RISE OF THE E-BIKE

Can a ride across the Black Mountains in South East Wales with e-bike fanatic Steve Jones as a guide convince GCN's Simon Richardson that the future is electric? Let's find out...

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HIGH STAKES

In a sport that can provide extreme highs and devastating lows, we explore the experiences of Grant 'Chopper' Fielder, the godfather of British freeride and slopestyle mountain bike pioneer.

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CAIRNGORMS: A SCOTTISH ADVENTURE

Never ones to shy away from a challenge, endurance cyclists Mark Beaumont and Jenny Graham head home to the Scottish highlands. GCN+ follows them as they take on the toughest climbs in the Cairngorms mountain range.

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SLOW CYCLING: RIDING THE LOST LANES OF ENGLAND (EPISODE 1)

Best selling author and cycling enthusiast Jack Thurston is all about smiles instead of miles. He's urging Hank to take his foot off the pedal and instead enjoy a leisurely two day ride around Dorset in Southern England. Along Jack’s route of rural lanes, labyrinthine paths and roman roads, the pair explore Britain's fascinating history and enjoy its breathtaking scenery.

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CHECKPOINT

GCN+ challenged world record holders Jenny Graham and Mark Beaumont to a checkpoint race. Set on their home turf in Scotland, they need to plan a route which includes a series of compulsory checkpoints before returning to base in the shortest time possible.

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REINVENTING THE WHEEL

Cyclists come in all shapes and yet for some reason road bikes are all moulded around the exact same size wheels. But why? At 6'8" GCN's Conor Dunne was the world's tallest pro cyclist and he’s looking for answers.

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BAMBOO BIKES: FAD OR FUTURE

Emily Chappell is on a mission to discover the benefits of bamboo bikes. Are they the sustainable future for cycling?

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MONUMENT: THE HUNT FOR GLORY

Join GCN+ behind the scenes with Israel Start-Up Nation during the 2021 Ardennes Classics races, as new star rider Mike Woods attempts to win La Fleche Wallonne and Liege-Bastogne-Liege.

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THE ART OF THE BREAKAWAY

Dan Lloyd and guests Magnus Backstedt and Brian Smith explore the secrets of survival at the head of the peloton, with expert insight from top pros and sports directors.

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LEGEND: CHRIS BOARDMAN

Chris Boardman’s 1992 Olympic gold medal changed his life, and helped put Britain on the road to becoming a cycling superpower. Boardman was known as an innovator, whose understanding of training and aerodynamics was years ahead of its time. Oliver Bridgewood meets the time trialling legend who broke three hour records and wore the yellow jersey at the Tour De France three times.

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WW1: WAR ON TWO WHEELS

A fascinating insight into the role of the bicycle in the First World War - from reconnaissance to transporting ammunition, historian and cycling enthusiast Jeremy Banning explores stories from the battlefield. Ollie Bridgewood discovers the role cycle scouts played in the Army Cycling Corp and rides the original bikes used in the conflict. Mark Beaumont meets the grandson of a WW1 soldier who rode for the Highland Cyclist Battalion and survived brutal combat on the front line.

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CYCLING CHANGED MY LIFE: HAYLEY SIMMONDS

After falling out of love with her passion of rowing as a student at Cambridge University, Hayley Simmonds was looking for a new sport in her life. After discovering cycling 'late' Hayley's competitive drive and incredible natural ability has transformed her into an elite time trialist, winning multiple accolades. GCN caught up with her to find out exactly how cycling changed her life.

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TRAILBLAZERS

Trailblazers’ celebrates pioneering women cyclists. Endurance Cyclist Jenny Graham meets some extraordinary riders and explores women’s journey riding for liberty, equality and the thrill of winning.

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MAKERS: FRAMEBUILDERS (EPISODE 1)

GCN+ is delving into the creative work spaces of ISEN Workshop’s Caren Hartley, and Starling Cycles’ Joe McEwan to explore the paths in their lives that have inspired them to make bicycles for a living.

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HEBRIDES - RIDING THE WILD ISLES

Scottish endurance cyclist Jenny Graham takes a four day bike trek to discover a group of breathtaking remote islands just off the West Coast of Scotland - The Hebrides - an unspoilt, secret, cycling paradise.

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REVOLUTION: TECH THAT CHANGED CYCLING FOREVER (EPISODE 1)

Revolution: A GCN+ series taking a closer look into cycling's biggest game changers! In the first instalment, Si Richardson & Dan Lloyd are investigating how onboard computing and global positioning satellites have transformed the way we cycle forever.

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NO LIMIT

Over 35,000KM of human-powered endurance through deserts, over mountains and across unforgiving terrain, Jamie Ramsay has crossed 25 countries, facing the most dangerous areas in the world. This is his story.

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STEEL IS REAL: THE REYNOLDS STORY

Reynolds Technology has been responsible for the tubing in the world’s most famous bikes: Jaques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault’s Tour winning Gitanes; Eddy Merckx’s DeRosa; and Miguel Indurain’s Pinarello… and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Reynolds patented the invention of butted steel tubing, a process that dramatically reduces weight in steel bikes, over 120 years ago. GCN+ travels to their factory on the outskirts of Birmingham, UK to discover how the company has survived the threat of more modern materials. That's right, steel is here to stay.

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NORTH TO SOUTH: A SPANISH ADVENTURE

Ultra-endurance rider Josh Ibbett is a bikepacker with a string of achievements including winning the Transcontinental race in 2015. His latest challenge is to ride from Bilbao in Spain, to Tarifa - North to South - coast to coast. With an 8 day target, more than 700 miles to cover both on and off road and changeable weather on the horizon, can Josh cross this rugged landscape within his deadline?

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CYCLING HEARTLANDS: NORTH WEST ENGLAND

Chris Boardman, distinguished Olympian and road racer, embarks on a tour of Derbyshire, Greater Manchester and Lancashire to discover how, in the last 20 years, this area has become a hub for UK cycling. Along the way he meets up with former Paralympic and World Champion Sarah Storey, track and road legend Rob Hayles and retired UCI president Brian Cookson. But the North West has more to it than just a velodrome. From humble cafe stops, legendary frame builders, Iconic bikes and Gold medal winners of the past and, hopefully the future. It's not just coincidence that has turned the north west into a cycling heartland.

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SEND IT

Every city that has products, food or information that needs to be taken from a to b, will have bike messengers. And where there are bike messengers, there are alleycat races. GCN+ explores the bicycle messenger subculture in the UK, and the alleycat races that go hand in hand.

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GOING THE DISTANCE: TALES OF ENDURANCE

Some of the world's most formidable endurance riders explore what it takes to ride a really long way! TCR winner James Hayden and TransAM winner Lael Wilcox reminisce on what it means to suffer in two of the toughest ultra-distance races in the world. Round the world record holders, Jenny Graham and Mark Beaumont relive their journeys and share their experiences from planning to kit choice. Investigating the psychology, training and kit pitfalls, the experts navigate a journey to explain what's required to plan and survive an ultra-distance race. But exactly what does it take to go the distance and make it to the finish line?

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KETONES: IS IT ROCKET FUEL?

Can ketone esters help fuel elite riders to victory? Is this new legal food supplement the next big advance in sports nutrition? This documentary delves deep into the theory and research surrounding the mystery of the newest super supplement, ketone esters, to find out if they do improve performance. Something at the sharp end of modern nutrition technology comes at a hefty price. Are they worth it though? And why do the majority of world tour teams just want to talk about something else? Endurance cyclist and scientist Jonathan Shubert investigates.

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THE JERSEY

The cycle jersey is an iconic symbol of the greatest teams and winning riders in sporting history. In this documentary ex-pro racer, Adam Blythe explores its history, from its basic beginnings to today's extraordinary feat of technical engineering and design. Nowadays, a cycling kit can literally be the difference between winning and losing a race in terms of performance. From woollen fibres to the sleek, skin-hugging lycra, how has its evolution shaped the cycling world? With exclusive access to one of the world’s finest collections and interviews with the founder of Rapha and Castelli’s top designers, this documentary is a colourful celebration of the jersey.

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TRAIN LIKE A BELGIAN

Belgium has one of the richest cycling cultures in the world. Its unique combination of gruelling terrain and changeable weather makes it cycling's school of hard knocks, producing some of the world's toughest riders. In fact, Belgium produces more pro cyclists per capita than any other nation. We sent Bernie Eisel to meet some iconic Flandrians including Tom Van Asbroeck and Roger De Vlaeminck, as well as some of Belgium's future cycling stars find out why.

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AFRICA SOLO PART 1

Ultra endurance cyclist Mark Beaumont embarks on an epic 10,000km ride through Africa from Cairo in the North to Cape Town in the South in an attempt to break the world record of 59 days and 8 hours. His ride will take in 8 vast countries including the deserts of Sudan, the highlands of Ethiopia and the breathtaking wine making region of South Africa. Completely unsupported and alone, can he battle his way through this great continent whilst sourcing his own food and water and somewhere to sleep each night?

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AFRICA SOLO PART 2

Ultra-endurance cyclist Mark Beaumont is nearing the halfway point in his attempt to cycle from Cairo in the North of Africa to Capetown in the South unsupported, and break the record of 59 days and 8 hours. In Part 2 of his journey through 8 countries along the spine of the continent, we join Mark in Ethiopia as he heads towards the Kenyan border. As the punishing schedule of more than 240 KM (150 Miles) per day under the African sun is starting to show, will he make it to Cape Town in time?

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THE ATHERTONS: MOUNTAIN BIKING'S FASTEST FAMILY

The Atherton family name has been a staple in British mountain biking for 2 decades, with huge success in international racing and multiple world championship titles between them, mountain biking's most successful family are have had their ups and downs. With insight from MTB journalists and family friends, we'll be reminiscing on their past achievements, and looking at what the future has to hold. With a sawmill, a bike park and a bike brand recently added to their name, their life in mountain biking is beginning a new chapter. We went to visit them in the Dyfi valley to take a look at how the Atherton drive has turned passion projects into fully fledged businesses.

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LOST ORIGINS OF THE MODERN BICYCLE

Neil Laughton, cycling enthusiast, adventurer and record-breaker is joined by cycling experts Scotford Lawrence, Edwin Knight and Jon Cannings to explore the history of the bicycle. They explore every twist and turn of the bicycle’s journey of development through history, including some major successes, and the odd failure! The journey begins with the Laufmachine in 1817 right through to the safety bicycle that has developed into the high-performance machines we know today.

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FEATHER: NATURAL BORN CLIMBER

35-year-old amateur cyclist Andrew Feather is a family man and a full-time lawyer, he also happens to be one of the best Hill Climbers in the UK. We follow Andrew during the 2 month race season, on his journey to the National Championships to find out if he'll be the featherweight champion of the hills.

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DONEGAL 555: THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY

For GCN Presenter Conor Dunne's first ultra endurance length race, he thought he'd take on one of the toughest, the Donegal 555. Riding solo and against the clock, Conor is embarking on a 555 kilometre ride along one of the most exposed coastlines in the world, the Wild Atlantic Way. He'll be battling ferocious climbs as he puts himself through one of the most challenging physical and mental battles of his life.

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BMX: TURNING DIRT TO GOLD

GCN's James Lowsley-Williams and GMBN's Blake Samson are trading in their usual bikes for ones with much smaller wheels, as they try their hand at two variations of the incredibly varied sport of bicycle motocross. We'll explore the history of BMX to learn about the rise, fall and rebirth of one of cycling's most explosive forms. From racing on the track to landing tricks in skate bowls, what does it take to make it to the top level of BMX?

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LEGEND: JOHAN MUSEEUW

Johan Museeuw, ‘The Lion of Flanders’ was the most powerful Classics rider of his day. Throughout his seventeen year career, the King of the Bergs took on the most brutal cobbled climbs with great success. With three Roubaix and Flanders wins, multiple other classics victories and a World Road Race title to his name, Johan is a true legend of the sport. Bernie Eisel joins this Flemish legend on a ride around his favourite parcours to chat to him about his racing, his rituals and how he defied death with an inner strength that mere mortals like us can only dream of.

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SUPERBIKE: BUILDING THE ULTIMATE CLIMBING BIKE

Climbing. It's doubtful that if we asked you to name your favourite part of the ride, the climb would be it. However, a huge area of cycling is obsessed with the pipedream of increasingly lightweight superbikes. We're setting out to create a no hold's barred lightweight climbing bike, using cutting edge components and materials, to see how light we can go. However, it doesn't stop there. We're then running the numbers to see just how much of a performance increase this bike can lend to a regular in the hillclimbing pain cave. Meanwhile, there's the matter of body weight vs bike weight to the resolve. Has the arms race for the lightest bike possible been the wrong focus all along?

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1903

116 years ago in the southeast of Paris, there was an idea. Fast forward to present day, and that idea has become the biggest cycling event in the world. But the modern Tour de France is a very different beast from the race undertaken by its first competitors. On bicycles over 100 years old, at the height of summer, Mark Beaumont and James Lowsley-Williams are attempting to cycle the 467km from  Paris to Lyon in homage to the pioneers of this great race.

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NORSEMAN:  THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST TRIATHLON

Every year, 300 of the world's wildest triathletes descend on the fjords of Norway to take part in the toughest race of their lives. The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon includes a 3.8km swim in icy waters, a 180km bike ride with 5000 metres of climbing, and finally a marathon up a mountain.  We follow 3 competitors journey's through this epic challenge. 

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PENNY FARTHING: THE FIRST HOUR

No-one has ever attempted an indoor hour-record on a Penny Farthing, we're about to find out why! Mark Beaumont, James Lowsley-Williams and Chris Opie are attempting a World First Guinness World Record. But they're not just attempting the one record. They must then work as a team in a time trial in an attempt to topple the outdoor record which has stood since 1886. 

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24HRS

How far could you ride in 24 hours? Ultra-Endurance cyclist Mark Beaumont is joined by GCN Presenter James Lowsley-Williams as they head north from Bath, England to find out! A top team of academics are monitoring everything from muscle fatigue to psychology and cognitive abilities to see what effect 24 hours of exertion can have on the human body.

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THE HOUR OF POWER -  CYCLING’S ULTIMATE TEST

Ask cyclists who is the greatest of all time and one name comes up over and over, Eddy Merckx. In 1972 Merckx set a record of 49.431km ridden in an hour on the velodrome. If you had three months, some of the best aero kit known to cycling and some of the best trainers in the world, could you beat the GOAT? This is the challenge amateur cyclist Oliver Bridgewood set himself in the hour of power.

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CHILE: THE LONGEST DESCENT - PART 1 - THE HIGHEST VOLCANO

Mark Beaumont and James Lowsley-Williams are in search of the world's longest descent. A search which has taken them to the foothills of the Ojos del Salado in Chile, the world's highest active volcano. It's a crazy plan: scale all 6893 metres of the volcano, with bikes on their backs, enduring extreme altitude and inhospitable terrain. Before turning around and riding back down, all 300 kilometres to the Pacific Ocean. 

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CHILE:  THE LONGEST DESCENT - PART 2 - 6890M TO THE SEA

What goes up, must come down! Mark Beaumont and James Lowsley-Williams are battling crushing altitude and strong winds to hike their bikes to the peak of the world's highest active volcano, the Ojos del Salado. But this is just the start of their mammoth Chilean challenge! They must also descend 6890 metres over 300 kilometres to the Pacific Ocean in order to ride the world's longest downhill.

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PATAGONIA: A RIDE INTO THE WILD

Mark Beaumont and James Lowsley-Williams embark on an epic three-day cycling expedition through the wild and wonderful landscape of Patagonia. Gaucho country is full of impressive volcanoes, stunning lakes, untamed wilderness and beautiful fauna. Mark and James have a 300km route planned to take it all in.

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COLOMBIA: AN ANDES ADVENTURE

We're grinding epic gravel roads as well as coffee beans in this Colombian cycling adventure! Simon Richardson is joined by Jenny Graham as we climb into the jungle on an expedition to explore Colombian coffee culture.

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COLOMBIA: 24HRS IN MEDELLIN

GCN Presenter Simon Richardson & endurance cyclist Jenny Graham are in the vibrant Colombian city of Medellin with only one purpose: explore by bike. We're meeting some figureheads of Colombian cycling and taking in the bike-friendly culture that this bright city has embraced to escape it's troubled past. 

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COLOMBIA: ROAD TO PEACE

Ultra-endurance cyclist Jenny Graham is on a mission to discover how Colombia is putting it's drug-related past behind it and is developing to focus on a brighter future. During this 270km expedition, Jenny will be meeting victims of the past conflict as well as the ex-guerilla fighters who have downed guns to grow coffee.

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ON THE ROAD WITH JOSH IBBETT: RWANDA

Ultra-endurance rider Josh Ibbett is in Rwanda to discover how the country is bouncing back from the infamous genocide of 1994. This small land-locked African nation, is striving to reduce poverty and inequality whilst embracing tourism and cycling culture alike. Josh will ride with the Rwandan athletes of the future and race the 1000km Tour of Rwanda Ultra-Endurance race.

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WILL YOUR NEXT BIKE BE 3D PRINTED?

3D printing is becoming an important part of the manufacturing process, from rapid prototyping to additive manufacturing. But could we be riding fully 3D printed bikes in the near future? Simon Richardson travels to Amsterdam to find out if it's all a pipedream.

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CYCLING HEARTLANDS - YORKSHIRE

Chris Boardman embarks on a journey through the cycling heartland of Yorkshire to discover why this landscape has produced so many cycling legends.

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COLNAGO:  THE ART OF BICYCLE DESIGN

GCN Presenter Oliver Bridgewood headed to Colnago HQ in Milan to meet the man himself, Ernesto Colnago, the legend behind one of the world’s most iconic bike brands. Can the man who claims that every bike has a soul do the impossible, and pick out just 4 of his bikes which define his brand's legend?

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LEGEND: ANDREA TAFI

Andrea Tafi is the charismatic classics hero, the only Italian to win both Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. GCN presenter Dan Llloyd spends some time reminiscing and relaxing with Il Gladiatore at his home in Tuscany.

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LEGEND: ANDY SCHLECK

GCN Presenter Dan Lloyd is in Luxembourg to meet Andy Schleck, the 2010 Tour de France champion, to find out how he came to terms with a career-ending injury that forced him to retire before the age of 30. Hailing from a cycling family of great pedigree, we want to pay homage to his victories and find out about his life after cycling.

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LEGEND: FABIAN CANCELLARA

GCN Presenter Dan Lloyd has travelled to Switzerland to spend some time with the man they called Spartacus, Fabian Cancellara. Dan will be finding out what he's been up to since his retirement in 2016, delving into his cycling memorabilia treasure trove and attempting to cross country ski whilst getting to know this legend of the Swiss Classics.

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CYCLING CHANGED MY LIFE - ORLA WALSH

In an extraordinary story, 31 year Orla Walsh, reveals how she swapped her hedonistic party lifestyle, fuelled by alcohol and cigarettes, to become an Irish National Track Champion and Olympic hopeful.

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS PART 1

Mark Beaumont: Around the World in 80 Days is a gripping story following one man's remarkable adventure to redefine the limits of human endurance. 

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AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS PART 2

Mark Beaumont: Around the World in 80 Days is a gripping story following one man's remarkable adventure to redefine the limits of human endurance. 

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THE COLUMBUS STORY: THE SOUL OF CYCLING

Columbus steel is a name synonymous with cycling. Their steel frame tubing has been used on some of the world's greatest bikes. GCN are in Italy to tell the story of this extraordinary company.

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THE KING AND BEERS - A GRAVEL EPIC IN VERMONT

Vermont is a state famous for the Green Mountains, thousands of miles of gravel road and a fantastic craft beer scene. What better way to travel the state and link some of the country's best breweries, than by bike? Ex-pro cyclist Ted King is joined by Elite road and CX racer Regina Legge to do just that.

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THE LOST YEAR: HOW PRO CYCLING SAVED THE 2020 SEASON

This is the definitive story of the people who saved the 2020 cycling season. We speak to the people who delivered a race calendar like no other, bringing the UCI World Tour roaring back to life after an unprecedented mid-season halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In a year that has affected us all, cycling demonstrated that there is hope for professional sports and entertainment. 

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