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Subscribers 3.5M

Videos 8.8K

Views 1.5B

Channels Like Global Cycling Network

Global Cycling Network covers road cycling, pro racing, and cycling topics from climbs and cobbles to racing analysis and bike maintenance, delivering action, analysis and access with weekly content. The channel publishes tutorials, show-style discussions, and deep-dives, with recent videos ranging from extreme bike races and time trials to rider comparisons and gear and training topics, and it averages about 171.8K views per video across 8800 uploads since joining in July 2012.

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#1

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91% relevance

Subscribers 833K

Videos 3.3K

Views 336.9M

Appearances 22

SERP 100%

Similarity 84%

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Shares a strong overlap with Global Cycling Network in cycling-focused content like performance and bike maintenance tips (high 91% search match), though GCN Tech leans more toward gear and tech improvements with a content similarity of 84%.

#2

Dylan Johnson

86% relevance

Subscribers 205K

Videos 198

Views 24.9M

Appearances 25

SERP 90%

Similarity 82%

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Targets similar audiences with a focus on cycling performance and nutrition, reflected in an 86% overall match driven by high search overlap (90%) and solid content similarity (82%).

#3

SEMIPRO CYCLING

72% relevance

Subscribers 33.2K

Videos 144

Views 4.6M

Appearances 21

SERP 62%

Similarity 78%

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Addresses cycling performance and race analysis for enthusiasts, offering content akin to pro-level training and races, with a 72% match driven by moderate search overlap (62%) and high content similarity (78%).

#4

TrainerRoad

69% relevance

Subscribers 108K

Videos 1.3K

Views 29.2M

Appearances 15

SERP 51%

Similarity 81%

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#5

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65% relevance

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Videos 1K

Views 25.2M

Appearances 7

SERP 30%

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64% relevance

Subscribers 92.8K

Videos 477

Views 20.0M

Appearances 15

SERP 45%

Similarity 77%

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Covers performance, road techniques, and genetics-related topics, yielding a 64% match via moderate search overlap (45%) and strong content similarity (77%).

Content Landscape

Competitors identified include GCN Tech (91% match) with 833K subscribers and Dylan Johnson (86% match) with 203K subscribers; both align on cycling performance, genetics cycling performance, and bike maintenance or nutrition queries. Top competitors by match strength are GCN Tech and Dylan Johnson, sharing overlapping queries such as cycling performance, genetics cycling performance, and cycling nutrition tips. Global Cycling Network has 3.5M subscribers, which is significantly larger than the others (GCN Tech 833K, Dylan Johnson 203K), indicating a clear size lead. Other near-matches include SEMIPRO CYCLING (72% match, 33.2K subscribers), TrainerRoad (69% match, 107K), and NERO Cycling (65% match, 72.8K), who also touch on cycling races analysis, genetics performance, and KOM strategies.

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#14	57%	Global Mountain Bike Network ▶	84%	2.1M	16%	9
#15	55%	road.cc ▶	86%	130K	10%	1
#16	55%	Lattice Training	75%	207K	26%	5
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#18	54%	GMBN Tech ▶	82%	542K	12%	5
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#29	52%	GCN Training	70%	223K	25%	9
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Global Cycling Network?

GCN Tech (83% match, 833K subscribers), Dylan Johnson (86% match, 203K subscribers), and SEMIPRO CYCLING (72% match, 33.2K subscribers) are Global Cycling Network's biggest YouTube competitors. They share a focus on cycling content and gear/pro riding topics, appealing to cycling enthusiasts and pro-level audiences.

What type of content does Global Cycling Network make?

Global Cycling Network creates cycling-focused videos, including race analysis, pro cyclist profiles, and training challenges, with recent videos like 'I Tried The Most Extreme Bike Race On The Planet' (163.8K views) and 'Is A Heavier Cyclist A Better Cyclist? | GCN Show Ep. 687' (74.4K views). The channel averages about 171.8K views per video, and uploads occur regularly (frequency implied by a stream of recent videos).

How do we determine which channels are similar to Global Cycling Network?

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