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What would happen if a 1960s bike entered a modern bike race? We know bikes have come a long way in the past half a century, but Si wanted to find out if a vintage bike could still hold its own in a modern race. He took a 1969 Eddy Merckx bike to his local crit to see how it would get on. Will he keep up? Can he challenge for the win? You’ll have to watch to find out! Watch _1969 - Following Merckx_ on GCN 👉 Useful Links: GCN | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 Ride with us at the Global Bike Festival 👉 Download the GCN App for free 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 Join the GCN Club 👉 GCN Training Plans 👉 Have you ever gone racing on a vintage bike? 🚴 Let us know in the comments below! 💬 If you liked this video, be sure to give it a thumbs up 👍 and share it with your friends! Watch more on GCN... 📹 Are Modern Cheap Bikes Faster Than Vintage Super Bikes? 👉 📹 _1969 - Following Merckx_ on GCN 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 When I Go - Binkley Belka and Strelka - par Matrix - BLUE STEEL Mountains of Uttarakhand - Aiyo Nunchaku Sunset - Speedy The Spider Pirayah - Autohacker Sneaking Around the Mansion - John Abbot Unexpected Perspectives - Stefan Belrose We Almost Conquered Space, Now Let's Go Home - par #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #race #vintagebike 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency 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: Zipp Wheels: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Elite Bottles: Whoop Fitness: Selle Italia: SIS: Zwift: Shimano Wheels: Shadow Stand: DMT Shoes: Silca: MET Helmets: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - @gcnjapan GCN Training - @gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Racing - @gmbnracing GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn
