{"podcast":{"title":"Global Cycling Network","slug":"global-cycling-network-6764689","podcast_index_feed_id":6764689,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5124996.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5124996","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/41331674.jpg","author":"Global Cycling Network (GCN)","episode_count":141,"summary":"The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. We bring compelling content, including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind-the-scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly, it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Subscribe to our YouTube channel 👉 www.gcn.eu Join this channel to get access to perks 👉 www.gcn.eu/JoinYTmemberships Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉 www.gcn.eu/GCNinsurance Visit our website 👉 www.globalcyclingnetwork.com Upload your hacks and bodges 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnuploader Check out the GCN Shop 👉 www.gcn.eu/gcnshop Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: https://gcn.eu/Pinarello Topeak T…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T04:17:02.852458+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689"},"episode":{"title":"S1 Ep685: \"Cycling Has Never Been So Cheap\" (WTF?!) | GCN Show Ep. 685","slug":"s1-ep685-cycling-has-never-been-so-cheap-wtf-gcn-show-ep-685","published_at":"2026-02-24T17:58:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689/s1-ep685-cycling-has-never-been-so-cheap-wtf-gcn-show-ep-685","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8865411","audio_url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8865411.mp3?modified=1771956155&sid=5124996&source=rss","summary":"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.","meta_description":"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 s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2883,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/global-cycling-network-6764689/episodes/s1-ep685-cycling-has-never-been-so-cheap-wtf-gcn-show-ep-685/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689/s1-ep685-cycling-has-never-been-so-cheap-wtf-gcn-show-ep-685.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}