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Conor Dunne

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Conor achieved great heights as a professional cyclist before joining us on GCN. As well as being pun-fodder for the rest of the presenters (yes, Dan, we've heard them all before) what Conor brings to the team is real talent and cool professionalism.

Conor is an Irish National champion and lists his pro racing highlights as competing in the Vuelta España (2017) and Giro d'Italia (2019). He is clear to point out that the results of those Grand Tours aren't necessarily as important as the sense of adventure gained from just taking part. Not sure why that would be...

Beyond riding a bike (of which his favourite discipline is bikepacking), Conor surfs, skates pretty well and plays the ukulele, albeit with questionable vocal accompaniment.

His favourite race to watch and ride is Milan-Sanremo, for the epic scenery, beautiful weather and history. But his heart still belongs in native Ireland, especially the Atlantic coast of Kerry or Clonea Strand in the South East where he loves to go riding as well as swimming in the sea.

His kryptonite? Mouldy blue cheese.

Final thoughts from Conor: "I'm 6ft 8" (2m 3 cm) for those that don't know and yes, I used to captain my school basketball team.

Latest articles from Conor

Link to The Tuscany Trail: Conor Dunne takes on the world’s biggest bikepacking event
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The Tuscany Trail: Conor Dunne takes on the world’s biggest bikepacking event

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Link to 20-minute spin workout: Short, sharp HIIT efforts with Conor Dunne
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20-minute spin workout: Short, sharp HIIT efforts with Conor Dunne

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Link to Has gravel tech gone too far? GCN Tech Show
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Has gravel tech gone too far? GCN Tech Show

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Link to Cadence drills to improve pedalling efficiency: 25-minute indoor cycling workout
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Cadence drills to improve pedalling efficiency: 25-minute indoor cycling workout

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More articles from Conor

Link to Conor Dunne's essential tools to take on big gravel rides
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Conor Dunne's essential tools to take on big gravel rides

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Link to Conor Dunne's racing session: 35-minute HIIT indoor cycling workout
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Conor Dunne's racing session: 35-minute HIIT indoor cycling workout

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Link to Baking soda: Does this household ingredient offer true performance benefits?
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Baking soda: Does this household ingredient offer true performance benefits?

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5 reasons why cyclists should care about average speed

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Link to Short sweet spot efforts: 30-minute indoor cycling workout with Conor Dunne
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Short sweet spot efforts: 30-minute indoor cycling workout with Conor Dunne

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Link to Why is cycling so politicised? - The GCN Show
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Why is cycling so politicised? - The GCN Show

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Link to Tadej Pogačar and Demi Vollering reign supreme - GCN Racing News Show
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Tadej Pogačar and Demi Vollering reign supreme - GCN Racing News Show

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Link to Team time trial: 20-minute HIIT indoor cycling workout
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Team time trial: 20-minute HIIT indoor cycling workout

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Link to The maddest and most painful things we've done on a bike – The GCN Show
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The maddest and most painful things we've done on a bike – The GCN Show

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Link to Is Tadej Pogačar getting greedy at the Giro d'Italia? GCN Racing News Show
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Is Tadej Pogačar getting greedy at the Giro d'Italia? GCN Racing News Show

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DirtySixer unveils e-bike for tall riders with 32" or 36" wheels

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Link to Can Conor Dunne burn off the world's biggest breakfast in a single bike ride?
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Can Conor Dunne burn off the world's biggest breakfast in a single bike ride?

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Link to 10 of the best cyclists to follow on Strava
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10 of the best cyclists to follow on Strava

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Tadej Pogačar in control at the Giro d’Italia – GCN Racing News Show

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Link to How much does tech affect performance? Pro and a £100 bike versus killer climb
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How much does tech affect performance? Pro and a £100 bike versus killer climb

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Link to Essential bikepacking gear: Conor Dunne's tips to start your cycling adventures
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Essential bikepacking gear: Conor Dunne's tips to start your cycling adventures

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Cycling event checklist: Everything a cyclist needs to bring with them

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Link to Conor Dunne’s Giro d’Italia memories
Conor Dunne on stage 11 of the 2019 Giro d'Italia

Conor Dunne’s Giro d’Italia memories

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