{"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 Ep697: Group Rides vs Solo Riding: Which Is Actually Better? | GCN Show Ep. 697","slug":"s1-ep697-group-rides-vs-solo-riding-which-is-actually-better-gcn-show-ep-697","published_at":"2026-05-19T15:46:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689/s1-ep697-group-rides-vs-solo-riding-which-is-actually-better-gcn-show-ep-697","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8905417","audio_url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8905417.mp3?modified=1779205711&sid=5124996&source=rss","summary":"This week on the GCN Show, we’re coming to you from beautiful Western Australia to dive into the world of \"bunch\" riding and debate whether solo training or group rides are better for your fitness. We bring you the latest updates from the Giro d’Italia and the intense 7 Gravel race in Nanup, where the team faced some unexpected challenges. Plus, we explore new tech from Tailfin and Enve, share a science-backed tip for boosting stem cells, and check out your latest submissions for Hack or Bodge! Win a Cyclowax Performance Wax Kit and Limited Edition GCN Race Wax! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNCyclowaxCompetition Chapters: ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro & Whale Watching in Australia 00:52 - Group Riding vs Solo: Which Is Better? 10:57 - Cycling Shorts: Giro d’Italia News 12:41 - 7 Gravel Race Highlights & FKT Records 15:01 - Science News: Intervals & Stem Cells 15:33 - New Tech: Tailfin & Enve Wheels 16:39 - Cyclowax Giveaway 17:54 - Hack vs Bodge 25:28 - Caption Competition 26:57 - Your Comments of the Week","meta_description":"This week on the GCN Show, we’re coming to you from beautiful Western Australia to dive into the world of \"bunch\" riding and debate whether solo training…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2092,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/global-cycling-network-6764689/episodes/s1-ep697-group-rides-vs-solo-riding-which-is-actually-better-gcn-show-ep-697/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-ep697-group-rides-vs-solo-riding-which-is-actually-better-gcn-show-ep-697.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}