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  • S1 Ep701: Remco Won't Win The Tour de France, But His Numbers Should | GCN Show Ep. 701

    S1 Ep701: Remco Won't Win The Tour de France, But His Numbers Should | GCN Show Ep. 701
    Jun 16 2026
    This week on the GCN Show, we dive into Remco Evenepoel’s staggering 425-watt FTP and discuss why durability might be the missing piece of the puzzle for him to beat Pogačar and Vingegaard in Grand Tours. Plus, we catch up on Lael Wilcox's round-the-world record attempt, discuss Zwift's ambitious new junior talent program, and take a look at Chris Froome's new aqua bike career.⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show02:00 - Remco Evenepoel's 425W FTP06:14 - Can You Train Fatigue Resistance?16:56 - Cycling Shorts & Zwift's Junior Team18:00 - Lael Wilcox & Ultra-Endurance Updates20:20 - Chris Froome's Aqua Bike Race21:30 - Tech News & The Empire State Trail25:10 - Hacks and Bodges30:08 - Caption Competition40:24 - End of Show Nugget: Surströmming ForfeitUseful Links:Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmembershipsSubscribe so you don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribeInsurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNinsuranceSign Up To The GCN Newsletter 👉 https://gcn.eu/NewsletterGCN Uploader 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnuploaderVisit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshopGCN WhatsApp Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNwhatsappGCN Instagram Broadcast Channel 👉 https://gcn.eu/instagrambroadcastJoin the GCN Club on Zwift and ride with us! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNClubRidesDo you think Remco Evenepoel can improve his durability and fatigue resistance enough to beat Pogačar and Vingegaard at the Tour de France, or is it mostly down to genetics? 👇Watch more on GCN...📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 https://gcn.eu/editorschoice📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​https://gcn.eu/gcnfeatures 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵#gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #gcnshow #tourdefrance📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sirotti ImagesThe 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 CyclingThanks to our sponsors:Canyon Bikes: http://gcn.eu/-CanyonOrbea Bikes: http://gcn.eu/OrbeaPinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/PinarelloTopeak Tools: http://gcn.eu/TopeakCamelBak: https://gcn.eu/CamelbakPirelli Tyres: https://gcn.eu/PirelliHunt Bike Wheels: https://gcn.eu/HuntWahoo Fitness: http://gcn.eu/Wahoo-Fitness Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/-parktoolSelle Italia: https://gcn.eu/SelleItaliaZwift: https://gcn.eu/ZwiftGtechniq: https://gcn.eu/GtechniqCore Body Temperature: https://gcn.eu/corebodytempPrecision Fuel & Hydration: https://gcn.eu/precisionhydrationElitewheels: https://gcn.eu/ElitewheelsCeramicSpeed: https://gcn.eu/GCNCeramicSpeedHJC Sports: https://gcn.eu/hjcsportsShimano: https://gcn.eu/shimanoCyclowax: https://gcn.eu/cyclowaxSena: https://gcn.eu/SenacyclingPrinceton Carbon Works: https://gcn.eu/princetoncarbonworksP1 Race Technologies: https://gcn.eu/p1racetechnologiesWatch our sister channels:GCN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntech GCN Racing - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - https://www.youtube.com/@gtn GCN Italia - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnitalia GCN en Español - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - https://www.youtube.com/@gcnenfrancais GCN Training - https://www.youtube.com/@gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - https://youtube.com/@gmbnGMBN Tech - https://www.youtube.com/@gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - https://www.youtube.com/@embn
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    43 mins
  • S2 Ep1: Vingegaard’s Master Tactician Just Left. What Does It Mean For Visma? | GCN Racing News Show

    S2 Ep1: Vingegaard’s Master Tactician Just Left. What Does It Mean For Visma? | GCN Racing News Show
    Jun 10 2026

    Dan dives into the massive management shakeup as Grischa Niermann leaves Visma-Lease a Bike for Lidl-Trek, replacing long-time manager Luca Guercilena. He's also recapping an unforgettable Giro d'Italia Women where Demi Vollering cemented her status as the cannibal of women's cycling with a dramatic GC victory. Plus, he catches up on the gruelling start to the Critérium du Dauphiné and looks at some eye-watering sprint data from Arnaud De Lie!

    ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
    00:00 - Intro & Headlines
    01:05 - Vollering Wins the Giro GC
    05:23 - Visma & Lidl-Trek Management Bombshells
    09:07 - Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Kicks Off
    11:33 - Ben Oliver's European Breakout
    13:07 - Arnaud De Lie's 1000W Sprint
    15:01 - Weekend Sprint Classics Results
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    15 mins
  • S1 Ep700: Forget The Tour de France, This Is The Toughest Race Of The Year | GCN Show Ep. 700

    S1 Ep700: Forget The Tour de France, This Is The Toughest Race Of The Year | GCN Show Ep. 700
    Jun 9 2026

    Celebrate our 700th episode as we dive into Lael Wilcox’s incredible around-the-world record attempt and the latest "hot tech" spotted at the Critérium du Dauphiné. We break down the UCI's newest equipment bans—including restrictions on head unit sizes and aerodynamic jersey pockets—and explore the controversial "altitude bed" performance hack. Plus, we check out a new 18+ LEGO cycling set and the usual Hack or Bodge!

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    Chapters: ⏱️
    00:00 - Welcome to Episode 700!
    01:08 - New UCI Rules: Head Units & Aero Pockets
    02:32 - Around The World In 78 Days: Lael Wilcox
    08:43 - Women Dominating Ultra-Endurance
    12:02 - LEGO's New 18+ Cycling Toy
    13:00 - The "Altitude Bed" & B12 Supplement Study
    15:03 - New Pro Tech At The Dauphiné
    16:46 - New Pirelli Gravel Tires and UCI rules
    20:50- Hack/Bodge Of The Week
    25:50 - Caption Competition & Pro Pronunciations
    28:19 - Comment of the Week
    37:12 - Nugget
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    40 mins
  • S1 Ep699: The Illegal Bike That Got A Rider Thrown Off The Giro | GCN Show Ep. 699

    S1 Ep699: The Illegal Bike That Got A Rider Thrown Off The Giro | GCN Show Ep. 699
    Jun 2 2026

    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!
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    46 mins
  • S1 Ep698: How Weak (Or Strong) Are Cyclists? | GCN Show Ep. 698

    S1 Ep698: How Weak (Or Strong) Are Cyclists? | GCN Show Ep. 698
    May 26 2026

    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
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    34 mins
  • S1 Ep697: Group Rides vs Solo Riding: Which Is Actually Better? | GCN Show Ep. 697

    S1 Ep697: Group Rides vs Solo Riding: Which Is Actually Better? | GCN Show Ep. 697
    May 19 2026

    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!

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    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
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    35 mins
  • S1 Ep696: Does Gravel Racing Have A Cheating Problem | The GCN Show Ep. 696

    S1 Ep696: Does Gravel Racing Have A Cheating Problem | The GCN Show Ep. 696
    May 12 2026
    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.
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    41 mins