Earning your own great bike (from sponsors), I guess. And the suffering that builds character is especially manifest here (obviously, suffering from crashes, injuries and destroyed ego doesn't count xD).
I would love having that "magically always shiny" new bling and support of like minded people around me. Traveling also doesn't hurt, but i feel like in time it would be same old same old. Just ask what place they do know the best and i bet it would be hometown airport :D
Eddie Smith right? its pretty embarrassing to watch two climbers fight each other. its like watching a school girl fight. Maybe some of the sprinters could throw a punch
Jan-Harm van der Merwe attacking on the bike at 40kph is cowardly. if kittel were to try and punch and fight back they could both crash and cause half the peleton to come down. off the bike I'm sure kittel would take care of him
Yeah, when Dan's been on the mineral waters, you need to make sure you're properly protected when you come up on the other side of his microphone. GCN interviews are not to be taken lightly.
Reinardt Janse Van Rensburg : The worst thing is definitely not having time to brush my teeth in the morning. Everytime I get toothpaste into my mustache.(4:12)
Being a Pro Cyclist is not unlike being a rock musician. Always on tour, having excelent gear but no real money, always practicing and being compared to the previous King of the Hill...
GCN, sponsored by Camelback. ' GO HAMMER SOME TRAILS. WE GOT YOUR BAK ' Dan, sponsored by Fosters. ' Go and get hammered on some trails and fall on your back ' :D
I've been struck by a brainwave, but, what about pedals permanently stuck to cleats, and just screw the shoes/pedals on to the bike. It might be quicker than clipping in for some people. #hack
Michael McDermott but then what if you need to unclip quickly? In the pro peloton they need to clip out quickly if there is a crash, and so if they had to unscrew it would take longer and possibly they would crash and have their legs stuck into the pedal- possibly causing bad injury
Two things Dan: Firstly, the hair is looking good. Looks like you've got that perfect match of hair to beard length ratio. Secondly, where can I get myself a pair of those magnificent Foster's shades? You're becoming quite the trendsetter.
Maybe Fosters only give those out to their biggest fans and supporters of which Dan is probably one. Nah, they're just promotional items, it's about being in the right place at right time.
never liked eating the volume of food required. Normally ( for me) pasta with no sauce, cereal, scrambled eggs & and when hit rock bottom - chinese take away. everything washed down with plane maxim ( a few years ago). in later years I just ate cereal, toast, scrambled eggs & energy drink. with the stress of racing its hard to eat nice food. :)
Kind of surprised no one said the worst thing was the training and being monitored and regulated constantly! I had a great ride with a pro team cyclist when I was just starting out a few years ago. Even though I was dragging along and asking dumb questions, he said it was one of his best rides in months since he could just enjoy the scenery and relax/talk without worrying about getting chewed out for missing power/heart rate targets etc.
It may seem a glamorous life to ride as a pro cyclist, but I'm thinking it's far from we think. Those men suffer because they love it. It's kinda like being a gladiator but on a bike, grinding it out week to week with an occasional horrific crash. What could be better ?
Not sure what the best part is going to be, but the worst part is presumably the feelings of guilt that come from winning the Vuelta but knowing in your heart that your cadence was wrong.
Bit harsh to call DurianRider the WORST thing about cycling. I mean, he's pretty insufferable, but when you compare him to the experience of crashing in a bunch sprint, he doesn't seem THAT bad.
The best thing about being a pro cyclist? Being in Lance Armstongs' team, getting a lot of glory, adulation and money. The worst thing about being a pro cyclist? Being in Lance Armstrongs' team, being banned from the sport for being a jerk and a fraud, falling from grace, winding up flat on your face, reviled and losing most of your money. Tyler Hamilton, Floyd Landis, Frankie Andreu, George Hincappie and others will probably attest to that.
The good thing about being an amateur cycling fan is that you don't need GCN to watch and follow currently in progress Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2017 and Tour of Valencia.
Please, Please learn to use your camera properly. I could be wrong but I believe you use a Sony FS5 which has a built in ND filter so when you are in very bright situations you can manage the light better. If you use something different use the highest ND filter you have or adjust the exposure properly say F11 or higher or put the thing into automatic.
Im surprised none of them said one of the best things is riding the best & newest bikes & gear!!! Fully sponsored & paid to ride all the newest gear nice!!
Regarding the comment about saddles not being arm chairs, give the Specialised Power saddle a shot, combined with a quality arse pad it is extremely comfortable ! I highly recommend it !
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"I'm 36 and I've never worked in my life..."
What do you think would be the best thing about being a pro cyclist?
Being asked the best and worst thing about being a pro cyclist. :P
Earning your own great bike (from sponsors), I guess. And the suffering that builds character is especially manifest here (obviously, suffering from crashes, injuries and destroyed ego doesn't count xD).
Global Cycling Network
Best: Getting interviewed by the Global Cycling Network.
Worst: It's Dan.
Most people have never worked a day in their life as hard as his typical day in a race.
I would love having that "magically always shiny" new bling and support of like minded people around me. Traveling also doesn't hurt, but i feel like in time it would be same old same old.
Just ask what place they do know the best and i bet it would be hometown airport :D
the worst part about being a pro cyclist is having Matt steal all the hats off the team bus .
I'd imagine a lack of job security is a pretty big negative.
Raoul Koopman which is much the same in the real world hey.
Not necessarily. If you stop riding, you can coach and use your name and affiliations to market yourself and keep on keeping on in the sidelines.
They can always be a coach/trainer
I didn't know that Andy Fenn was Kermit the Frog in disguise...
but that's none of my business...
Hahahaha!
OMG - I went back and that first "Errrm" made me laugh! Hideho, Kermit the Frog here.
'Having to talk to Dan Lloyd'
So what was the worst thing?
clive ramsbotty Meeting any of the GCN crew would be a positive especially if lucy
Dan with a mohawk at 5:27! (in the reflection of the sunglasses)
No one said as the worst "being punched in the face by fellow pro on the bike"!
Nobody knew that was a thing, until today!
Have you seen the pro's throw punches? I think it would hurt like being in a pillow fight rather than being beaten by a toothpick arm'd cyclist
Eddie Smith right? its pretty embarrassing to watch two climbers fight each other. its like watching a school girl fight. Maybe some of the sprinters could throw a punch
Eddie, laughed at your comment mate, but Grivko is quite a staunch fellow. He sure did a number on Kittel
Jan-Harm van der Merwe attacking on the bike at 40kph is cowardly. if kittel were to try and punch and fight back they could both crash and cause half the peleton to come down.
off the bike I'm sure kittel would take care of him
Blood transfusions are quite horrible, according to Mr Hamilton.
Notice how none of them said, "The girls."
That's bcuz cyclist are very chill people. They aren't like athletes from other sports
Some truely shocking examples of helmets not being worn properly! #badexamples
Andi Wyer when your perhaps half hour before a race do you tension up?
All except for Daniel Oss, but then again, if he grows his hair out any more, he won't need a helmet..
Eddie Smith Seems all the rage to go the Sagan look. Just let them follower Peter then look it off.
Yeah, when Dan's been on the mineral waters, you need to make sure you're properly protected when you come up on the other side of his microphone. GCN interviews are not to be taken lightly.
Reinardt Janse Van Rensburg : The worst thing is definitely not having time to brush my teeth in the morning. Everytime I get toothpaste into my mustache.(4:12)
Haha probably, but at this spot it first made me think about toothpaste
Being a Pro Cyclist is not unlike being a rock musician. Always on tour, having excelent gear but no real money, always practicing and being compared to the previous King of the Hill...
Sounds like the announcers in the background are rapping freestyle along with the beats. I think GCN just found the next "bad lip reading".
How many crashes is the average pro involved in per year?
FlowWagon around 3-4 in races.
5:26 looks like he's sporting a punker mohawk in the reflection of the sunglasses.
GCN, sponsored by Camelback. ' GO HAMMER SOME TRAILS. WE GOT YOUR BAK '
Dan, sponsored by Fosters. ' Go and get hammered on some trails and fall on your back ' :D
Alex Dowsett.....Going Commando every day? Really! Now thats a guy thats easy to please.
You mean not everyone goes to work commando?
5:25 Sunglasses reflection. Daniels new future hair style maybe?
I am 15, started cycling when I was 11, and have been chasing that dream ever since.
I'm 17, started chasing at 15! Let's go we can do it!
I've been struck by a brainwave, but, what about pedals permanently stuck to cleats, and just screw the shoes/pedals on to the bike.
It might be quicker than clipping in for some people.
#hack
Michael McDermott but then what if you need to unclip quickly? In the pro peloton they need to clip out quickly if there is a crash, and so if they had to unscrew it would take longer and possibly they would crash and have their legs stuck into the pedal- possibly causing bad injury
You guys should do a video on when pro cyclists are planning to retire and what they will be doing after their cycling career
a lot of baggy helmet straps on display
J R I only tension mine a moment before I click in.
Two things Dan: Firstly, the hair is looking good. Looks like you've got that perfect match of hair to beard length ratio. Secondly, where can I get myself a pair of those magnificent Foster's shades? You're becoming quite the trendsetter.
+santiagobenites I 'won' them on a scratch card in a pub in Dubai two years ago. Dan.
guyd4076 It's a fine line between magnificent and tacky.
Maybe Fosters only give those out to their biggest fans and supporters of which Dan is probably one. Nah, they're just promotional items, it's about being in the right place at right time.
nice foster’s sunglasses mate... how many pints today? Cheers!!!
he only drinks mineral water.
Nobody said good food. What procyclist are losing on calories per day ~3500-5500. You can eat alot off nice meals to make that.
no, that's a big error...
never liked eating the volume of food required. Normally ( for me) pasta with no sauce, cereal, scrambled eggs & and when hit rock bottom - chinese take away. everything washed down with plane maxim ( a few years ago). in later years I just ate cereal, toast, scrambled eggs & energy drink. with the stress of racing its hard to eat nice food. :)
Kind of surprised no one said the worst thing was the training and being monitored and regulated constantly! I had a great ride with a pro team cyclist when I was just starting out a few years ago. Even though I was dragging along and asking dumb questions, he said it was one of his best rides in months since he could just enjoy the scenery and relax/talk without worrying about getting chewed out for missing power/heart rate targets etc.
laurco Bosses are all about targets nowadays in every job.
I think Christian Knee needs to watch the video on how to fit a helmet. Strap looks a bit loose.
Are those Foster's sunglasses available from the GCN shop?
It may seem a glamorous life to ride as a pro cyclist, but I'm thinking it's far from we think. Those men suffer because they
love it. It's kinda like being a gladiator but on a bike, grinding it out week to week with an occasional horrific crash. What
could be better ?
michael johns Very few have major crashes mind you, crashes yes but it's a lottery. I guess being a pro tennis player, footballer has less risk.
"The worst thing?"
"The saddle"
This is just gold ahahah
best and worst thing about being a ds, mechanic etc
well Friday's race will be interesting given the rain here now!!!
Ha just go watch durianriders vids for the answer to the title.
Not sure what the best part is going to be, but the worst part is presumably the feelings of guilt that come from winning the Vuelta but knowing in your heart that your cadence was wrong.
Bit harsh to call DurianRider the WORST thing about cycling. I mean, he's pretty insufferable, but when you compare him to the experience of crashing in a bunch sprint, he doesn't seem THAT bad.
+beeble2003 lol or the drugs you took but then still lost because your cadence was low.
The video is about "Pro" cycling, so he's largely irrelevant in this comment section.
surely the best thing is the bikes, equipment and kit they get to use!
At 3:33 you can see the real unspoken hero of GCN. The camera man.
Dan evidently found the beer tent wearing those Foster's sunglasses
"Punching someone so I can chill in the sweet hotels all week"
Of course Groenewegen said the worst thing is the spring
Lloydy really does love beer with those Foster's sunglasses on
If you can call that 'beer'
thought he was going for a new sponsorship deal!
you might say he is fostering a new sponsorship deal
Haha look at the guys in the backround at 4:19
Do you know him?
The best thing about being a pro cyclist? Being in Lance Armstongs' team, getting a lot of glory, adulation and money. The worst thing about being a pro cyclist? Being in Lance Armstrongs' team, being banned from the sport for being a jerk and a fraud, falling from grace, winding up flat on your face, reviled and losing most of your money. Tyler Hamilton, Floyd Landis, Frankie Andreu, George Hincappie and others will probably attest to that.
surprised nobody said being able to ride the latest and most cutting edge kit year in year out
The good thing about being an amateur cycling fan is that you don't need GCN to watch and follow currently in progress Jayco Herald Sun Tour 2017 and Tour of Valencia.
Does anybody know what sunglasses Samuel Sanchez is wearing at 1:35? I'm pretty sure they are Oakley Frogskins, but what is the colour scheme?
Please, Please learn to use your camera properly. I could be wrong but I believe you use a Sony FS5 which has a built in ND filter so when you are in very bright situations you can manage the light better. If you use something different use the highest ND filter you have or adjust the exposure properly say F11 or higher or put the thing into automatic.
How does one train to be a semi-pro? Train everyday? I am not sure I will ever become a pro, but I'd like to learn how it feels like to ride like one.
Can you become a professional cyclist at 16 and work your way up the ranks? Like professional football?
Did anyone notice how much slack is in Christian Knees helmet strap? He clearly hasn't watched GCN.
Im surprised none of them said one of the best things is riding the best & newest bikes & gear!!! Fully sponsored & paid to ride all the newest gear nice!!
Dan, nice "Fosters" sun glasses. How many of those did you have to drink to get them?
Worst part of being a pro has to be being punched by an Astana rider!! Should ask Kittel about it!!
Suggestion for a GCN video: how to wear your helmet with christian knees.
The saddle, yes the saddle is the worst, even if I'm only an amateur. Can't find the right one at the moment.
Can we just have a minut to talk about Christian Knees helmet strap??? what is going on!???
So Dano Drink enough of one beer and you get free Sun Glasses.....? or your sponsored by them ha ha
Surprised nobody said constantly checking your weight for the worst thing
when are you going to present one of the police Bikes? Looks damn cool with the bluelights on
Regarding the comment about saddles not being arm chairs, give the Specialised Power saddle a shot, combined with a quality arse pad it is extremely comfortable ! I highly recommend it !
Dylan: I think crashing in the sprint is the worst thing
Jakobsen: What u say?
"What's the worst part?"
Being so good that people get jealous so they punch you in the face (ahem Andriy Grivko)...
Cavendish best:coming third with a puncture worst: getting a puncture
For me the wort thing of cycling are injuries, specially if you're addicted to your bike. The abstinence is pretty hard.
At 00:14, a heavy dose of hair envy/haircrush felt by Lloydy when gazing lovingly at Jon Dibben!
One of the worst things about being a pro currently is looking at Daniel Oss
Surely the best thing is all the free gear and getting your hands on the latest top bikes!!
Nice to see Dan picked up a new sponsor, his sunglasses are provided by a mineral water company.
Decent pay, keeping fit, a balance of having a gf/wife/partner but also time on your own us like a dream for most
When I was a pro, the worst thing was not being able to get pissed right up every night
id imagine the worst thing would be having to have nacer bouhanni as a teammate...
I think one of the best thing about being a Pro cyclist is ........the pay.
Sammy looks great, very lean. Would love to see him sneek another nice win like last year in the Basque Country. He always wins in style.
No one mentioned using all the top gear. All things most amateurs obsess over
love the "water"sponsor classes
I'm going to forecast that Jon Dibben becomes the next GCN presenter, just on his hair game alone
Being on the road away from your family and big crashes suck. GCN, always pushing the boundaries in interviews ;)
I like Jempy's words about the thing...
İ think the worst part of being a pro cyclist is having steroids
Big thumbs up from Australia for #thepeoplesfavourite @koendekort1.
Getting punched in the face by Astana riders has to be up there...
Love the bottle opener on the arm of the Fosters Sunnies.. Worst Beer ever lol.
Great segment! Thanks Dan!
I think Lloydy's beard is getting worser and worser.
I think the worst thing of being a pro cyclist is loosing a race, is it so?
And are the loosers awarded too?
There was one thing no rider said, and that surprised me......
Not one of them said that losing was the worst thing.
I'm surprised nobody has said seeing Dan in white shorts.
Don't have friends or a wife.. Easy way to be a pro ;)
Hey, nice to know I share something with pro cyclists! I do get some of the worst things too...
Love the special sunglasses "fosters", they came with a sixpack?
Dan boldness is kinda growing on me actually... It's weird imagining him with long hair now ;)
Đức Nguyễn Minh baldness*
Someone please show Christian Knees how to do up a helmet strap #noob
Bernie rules :-)
Watching this with subtitles is amazing, they're all over the place.
Are the glasses Eisel are wearing the limited edition green fade oakleys?
at 5.30 it almost looks like lloydy has his hair back...
Is that a pair of fosters sunglasses the Dan is sporting ? :)
Dan's sunglasses are making me thirsty.
Alex Dowsett, I use Selle Italia Max Flite Gel works for me.
I think the worst part is they have to retire at some point.
weird, no one thinks the money is good enough to mention?