699: The Illegal Bike That Got A Rider Thrown Off The Giro | GCN Show Ep. 699
02/06/2026 | 46 min
This week, Si and Dan are diving into the controversy surrounding the UCI's strict 6.8kg minimum bike weight rule after one rider was disqualified for being just 20 grams underneath it! They're also wrapping up the biggest tech talking points and wild tactics from Unbound Gravel, looking at the rise of the massive 32-inch wheel standard (?!), and debate night-time cycling visibility. PLUS a really quite exceptional Super Nugget for the 16 who make it there! 👀 ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show! 01:01 - The 20g UCI Bike Weight Disqualification 15:06 - Cycling Shorts: Unbound Gravel Tech & Tactics 19:07 - Are 32-Inch Wheels The Future of Gravel & MTB? 20:58 - Race News 22:14 - Road Safety & New Cargo Bike Collab! 27:04 - Hack / Bodge 32:53 - Caption Competition 35:27 - Comments Of The Week 42:43 - Super Nugget!
698: How Weak (Or Strong) Are Cyclists? | GCN Show Ep. 698
26/05/2026 | 34 min
In this week's GCN Show, we dive into the age-old debate of strength versus power and ask: are professional cyclists actually "weak" in the traditional sense? We take a look at the latest pro power data from the Giro d’Italia and explore why more riders are now incorporating heavy gym work into their training. Plus, we cover the latest headlines, including SRAM’s legal victory against the UCI over gear ratios, a 93-year-old tackling Unbound 200, and an auction for Albert Einstein’s bike saddle! Chapters: ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show 01:31 - Pro Power Data from the Giro 02:27 - Are Pro Cyclists Weak? (Power vs. Strength) 04:50 - The Rise of the "Gym Bro" Cyclist 07:58 - Our Final Verdict on Strength 09:19 - 93-Year-Old Fred Schmid’s Unbound Attempt 11:46 - Tech News: Hunt Wheels & Einstein’s Saddle 14:19 - Hack or Bodge of the Week 16:04 - Caption Competition & Comments of the Week
697: Group Rides vs Solo Riding: Which Is Actually Better? | GCN Show Ep. 697
19/05/2026 | 34 min
This week on the GCN Show, we’re coming to you from beautiful Western Australia to dive into the world of "bunch" riding and debate whether solo training or group rides are better for your fitness. We bring you the latest updates from the Giro d’Italia and the intense 7 Gravel race in Nanup, where the team faced some unexpected challenges. Plus, we explore new tech from Tailfin and Enve, share a science-backed tip for boosting stem cells, and check out your latest submissions for Hack or Bodge! Win a Cyclowax Performance Wax Kit and Limited Edition GCN Race Wax! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNCyclowaxCompetition Chapters: ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro & Whale Watching in Australia 00:52 - Group Riding vs Solo: Which Is Better? 10:57 - Cycling Shorts: Giro d’Italia News 12:41 - 7 Gravel Race Highlights & FKT Records 15:01 - Science News: Intervals & Stem Cells 15:33 - New Tech: Tailfin & Enve Wheels 16:39 - Cyclowax Giveaway 17:54 - Hack vs Bodge 25:28 - Caption Competition 26:57 - Your Comments of the Week
696: Does Gravel Racing Have A Cheating Problem | The GCN Show Ep. 696
12/05/2026 | 40 min
This week on the GCN Show, we dive into the controversial world of gravel and ultra-endurance racing following allegations of course-cutting and illegal support in major European events. We also investigate the mysterious sabotage of Ollie Bridgewood’s bike at the Fred Whitton Challenge and take a look at the brand-new Canyon Endurace models. Plus, we celebrate a father-son duo breaking three world records and catch up on the latest racing results from the Giro d’Italia and the Women’s Vuelta.
695: Teenager Paul Seixas IS Racing The Tour de France, But Is It A Good Idea? | GCN Show Ep. 695
05/05/2026 | 41 min
In this week's GCN Show, we discuss the bombshell news that 19-year-old French phenomenon Paul Seixas is set to make his debut at this year's Tour de France. We also dive into the latest tech from The Traka, including a first look at the new Campagnolo Record 13 Wireless group set and prototype gravel bikes from Canyon and Factor. Plus, we look at Tadej Pogačar’s new "gym bro" physique and the growing controversy surrounding e-bike bans on outdoor trails.
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