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

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Podcast: [Global Cycling Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689)
Published: 2026-06-02T14:54:37+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8910798
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Duration seconds: 2773

## Resource

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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