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S1 Ep700: Forget The Tour de France, This Is The Toughest Race Of The Year | GCN Show Ep. 700
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- Global Cycling Network
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- Jun 9, 2026
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- 2374
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Summary
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