# S1 Ep685: "Cycling Has Never Been So Cheap" (WTF?!) | GCN Show Ep. 685

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Podcast: [Global Cycling Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689)
Published: 2026-02-24T17:58:10+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8865411
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Duration seconds: 2883

## Resource

This week on the GCN Show, we dive into the "prohibitive" cost of cycling and investigate if the sport is actually cheaper than ever thanks to a booming second-hand market. We also explore a bizarre new scientific study suggesting that training in a hot tub could significantly boost your FTP. Plus, Dan recounts the moment he was overtaken by a World Champion while riding flat-out, and we take a look at Shimano’s latest "self-tightening" shoe patent.

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