S2 Ep1: Vingegaard’s Master Tactician Just Left. What Does It Mean For Visma? | GCN Racing News Show
10.06.2026 | 14 Min.
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
S1 Ep700: Forget The Tour de France, This Is The Toughest Race Of The Year | GCN Show Ep. 700
09.06.2026 | 39 Min.
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! Become a member 👉 https://gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships 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
S1 Ep699: 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!
S1 Ep698: 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
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