# Ep 124: Shimano Are Being Fined + Another New Factor?!

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Podcast: [The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wild-ones-cycling-podcast-6416315)
Published: 2026-03-19T11:00:00+00:00
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