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

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Podcast: [Global Cycling Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689)
Published: 2026-05-26T16:06:11+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8908028
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Duration seconds: 2042

## Resource

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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