Have The Finalists Got The Skills To Cut It As A Pro? | Zwift Academy 2025 Ep. 2

In this episode of Zwift Academy, our finalists take on the ultimate bike-handling test at a karting track to see if their Zwift fitness truly translates to the roads. With Mathieu van der Poel and Zoe Bäckstedt setting benchmark lap times, do our finalists have the bike skills to push their limits without crashing? Will they learn from the pros' line choices and find the perfect balance between technique and speed? With a life-changing contract on the line at @alpecinpremiertech and @canyonsramzondacrypto the stakes couldn’t be higher. 🚴‍♂️🔥 👀 The next episodes will be live: 1st March & 8th March In association with ‪@Zwift 🤝 https://gcn.eu/Zwift ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 00:00 Welcome to Zwift Academy 2025 episode 2! 01:12 Episode 1 recap 01:57 Today’s technique & skill challenge 03:23 The cornering challenge 05:23 Pre-time trial feelings & practice laps 06:53 How do the men behave following the wheel of pro riders? 08:55 How well can the women hold the wheel through fast corners? 10:35 Mathieu van der Poel's cornering tips 11:45 Zoe Bäckstedt benchmark lap 14:22 First up: Anabelle Thomas 15:54 Tjaša Sušnik’s turn 18:21 Emma Ochoa’s lap 19:18 Emily Dixon's turn 22:17 Alpecin-Deceuninck benchmark laps 23:57 Men's turn: Hot laps 27:18 Canyon//SRAM Zondacrypto camp: Results 29:00 Alpecin-Deceuninck camp: Results 30:42 Female camp: coach reactions 33:29 Male camp: coach reactions 37:13 Our own reflections 39:47 What’s next for the finalists? 40:08 Coming soon Useful Links: Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Subscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Sign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/Newsletter GCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploader Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop GCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsapp GCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcast Join the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRides What did you think of the finalists' performance in this challenge? 🤔 Who are you rooting for? Watch more on GCN... 📹 The Competition To Find Cycling's Next Superstar | Zwift Academy 2025 Ep. 1 👉 https://youtu.be/m5RPtIhn8hM?si=U35GMM9bOwUJuxe3 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #zwift #zwiftacademy #pro #procyclist #rider #canyon #alpecindeceuninck #bikehandling #skills #technical #power #speed #grip #timetrial 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti Images The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/Topeak Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-Canyon CamelBak: https://gcn.eu/Camelbak Pirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/Pirelli Orbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/Orbea Vision Wheels: http://gcn.eu/Vision Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: https://gcn.eu/VW Wahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktool Selle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItalia Zwift: https://gcn.eu/Zwift Silca: https://gcn.eu/Silca MET Helmets: https://gcn.eu/methelmets Core Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytemp Precision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydration Elitewheels: https://gcn.eu/Elitewheels Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gtn GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@GCNTraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbn GMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn GCN1489