695: Teenager Paul Seixas IS Racing The Tour de France, But Is It A Good Idea? | GCN Show Ep. 695
2026/05/05 | 41 mins.
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 PogaΔarβs new "gym bro" physique and the growing controversy surrounding e-bike bans on outdoor trails. Chapters: β±οΈ 00:00 - Intro & Traka Recap 02:30 - Paul Seixas: 19 Years Old At The Tour 08:57 - History of Teenagers in the TDF 13:12 - The Traka Gravel News 13:42 - New Tech: Factor, BMC & Campagnolo 14:08 - PogaΔar: The Gym Bro Era 15:19 - E-Bike Bans & Road Safety Debate 17:53 - Hack or Bodge of the Week 19:35 - Caption Competition 21:51 - Comment of the Week & Big Cat Sighting!
694: Is The Worldβs Most Bike Friendly Country About To Make A HUGE Mistake? | GCN Show Ep. 694
2026/04/28 | 48 mins.
This week on the GCN Show, we investigate the surprising rise in cycling accidents in the Netherlands and ask if the worldβs safest cycling nation is about to change its stance on helmets. We also explore how Olympic Champion Kristen Faulkner built her own AI system to optimize her performance and take a look at Tadej PogaΔarβs brand-new Colnago TT bike. Win a Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT 3 GPS Headunit!Β π https://gcn.eu/GCNWahooCompetition
693: The UCI Is Banning Expensive Bikes, And Weβre All For It! | GCN Show Ep. 693
2026/04/21 | 42 mins.
The UCI is taking a stand against the technological escalation of ultra-expensive cycling tech by implementing strict price caps and commercial availability rules for the LA 2028 Olympics. In this week's GCN Show, Dan and Simon dive into what these new regulations mean for the future of track and road racing. Plus, we discuss Taylor Phinneyβs surprise comeback, the results from the Amstel Gold Race, and why President Macron is getting involved in the pro cycling transfer market.
692: 6 Things We Learnt From The Fastest Paris-Roubaix's Ever! | GCN Show Ep. 692
2026/04/14 | 46 mins.
Join the GCN team as they break down a record-breaking weekend at Paris-Roubaix and explore the six major lessons learned from the fastest edition in the race's history. We also dive into the latest tech news, including the controversy surrounding the new Canyon Endurace and some eye-wateringly expensive titanium mudguards. Finally, we look at how self-driving cars could help cyclists avoid potholes and feature your most ingenious (and questionable) submissions in Hacks & Bodges!
691: Pushing Human Limits.... Or Breaking Them? | GCN Show Ep 691
2026/04/07 | 40 mins.
This week on the GCN Show, we dive into the mind-boggling world of ultra-endurance as Alex McCormack sets a new world record by riding over 3,800km in just one week. We sit down with Alex to discuss the physical toll of the attempt and debate whether these extreme challenges are pushing the limits of safety too far. #AD Win 1 of 3 HJC Bellus 2 Helmets thanks to HJC SportsΒ Β https://gcn.eu/HJCBellusCompetition Chapters: β±οΈ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show 00:51 - 3,826km in a Week: World Record! 04:58 - Interview: Alex McCormack 07:41 - Is Cycling Getting More Dangerous? 13:41 - Cycling Shorts: Flanders Recap 16:40 - PogaΔarβs Sticky Bottle & Train Drama 18:32 - 32-inch Wheels & Zwift Gravel 21:43 - HJC Helmet Giveaway 22:42 - Hack or Bodge of the Week 33:41 - Comments of the Week & Paris-Roubaix Preview
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