How Not To 'Hit The Wall' Or 'Bonk' – GCN's Guide To Fuelling While Cycling

submitted by Team World2Cycle on 03/15/16 1

Don't hit the wall – enter our SiS competition and win energy gels! gcn.eu/wingels Find out how not to bonk/hit the wall in this video... Subscribe to GCN: gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Get exclusive GCN gear in the GCN store! gcn.eu/BuyGCNKit_ Sign up to the GCN newsletter: gcn.eu/gcnnewsletter Bonking, hitting the wall, or, simply, running out of energy is a formative experience for many cyclists. Once you've done it once, you'll never want to repeat that experience of feeling absolutely drained and unable to carry on. Not bonking over short periods of time is actually quite simple – you just need to eat. But, if you're out for longer rides, that's when you'll need to explore some more advanced strategies. Here's our guide... Know someone who's always hitting the wall? SHARE this video with them. Enter our SiS Gel competition: gcn.eu/wingels Watch more on GCN... Top 10 cycling mistakes ▶︎ gcn.eu/1T7WYHn What do pro cyclists eat? ▶︎gcn.eu/24BgxLZ Buy GCN winter kit, casual wear and accessories in the GCN Shop: gcn.eu/TheGCNShop Buy GCN Santini kit - USA: gcn.eu/GCNkitUSA Rest of World: gcn.eu/gcncyclingkit Music: Mike Mikhjian - Soni Days: gcn.eu/1RNAomT Photos: © Bettiniphoto / www.bettiniphoto.net/ & ©Tim De Waele / www.tdwsport.com About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Santini cycling kit: gcn.eu/BuyGCNKitYT Kask helmets: gcn.eu/1FrbcHK fi’zi:k shoes and saddles: gcn.eu/1tsXI7S and gcn.eu/1KxBGd5 SCOTT bikes: gcn.eu/1Btx0Bj Ridley bikes: gcn.eu/1EDbfPy Topeak tools: gcn.eu/1Lc4HAj Canyon bikes: gcn.eu/1Oge4gz Muc-Off: gcn.eu/1XlT5Og Science in Sport: gcn.eu/1GrXo6n Ass Savers: gcn.eu/1XlTmkm Orbea bikes: gcn.eu/1oks6GH YouTube Channel - gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - gcn.eu/gcnTW GCN newsletter - gcn.eu/gcnnewsletter Leave us a comment below!

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