The global feed, mostly because I prefer KMs to Miles and because there’s a certain commentator on the U.S. feed who … let’s just say, he rubs me the wrong way.
But rather than focus on the negatives of Peacock, I’d rather talk about the things I like about the GCN+ feed. First off, it seems like there are fewer interruptions. Second, I just really like the personalities of many of the presenters and how they interact with each other. Wiggo was never my favorite rider, but I love his excitement when he’s reporting from the back of the bike. I also love “The Breakaway” show that bookends the races. The way that Dan, Orla, Adam, and Robbie banter and take the p__, while also providing interesting insights into the race makes it very entertaining.
I’m a casual watcher, and last year GCN at $25 it was worth the hassle to watch it on my computer. But my preference is an Apple TV app, and Peacock+ International feed is pretty good plus its only $5 for TdF and $5 for Giro. I never ended up taking advantage of the other GCN+ content.
I’m doing peacock this year, it’s just too easy and cheap when I have roku’s on multiple TV’s vs. messing with VPN and streaming from computer with VPN. I tend to watch the international feed, no commercials when you go with the $10/mth option (US feed is only commercial free on replay, not live). I actually like Bob and Phil, just not in their current roles. Phil could maybe be a sidekick to a strong lead or maybe do special segments. Bob is an interesting dude in real life and outside the commentators box, it’s just not a good role for him being a play-by-play man.
I hear you about the hassle of using a VPN with a Roku, “smart” TV, AppleTV, etc. That said, I’ve got a home network setup such that it’s just a quick tap on my phone to switch everything to route through the VPN. Of course, that’s probably not something non-techies will want to bother setting up and maintaining.
As far as presenters go, love or hate Bob and Phil, for me they just don’t hold a candle to breadth and experience of all the ex pros on GCN: Dan Lloyd, Wiggo, Adam Blythe, Robbie McEwen, Rob Hatch, Bernie Eisel, Mat Stephens, and on and on.