{"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 Ep699: The Illegal Bike That Got A Rider Thrown Off The Giro | GCN Show Ep. 699","slug":"s1-ep699-the-illegal-bike-that-got-a-rider-thrown-off-the-giro-gcn-show-ep-699","published_at":"2026-06-02T14:54:37+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689/s1-ep699-the-illegal-bike-that-got-a-rider-thrown-off-the-giro-gcn-show-ep-699","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8910798","audio_url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8910798.mp3?modified=1780412201&sid=5124996&source=rss","summary":"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!","meta_description":"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 bei…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2773,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/global-cycling-network-6764689/episodes/s1-ep699-the-illegal-bike-that-got-a-rider-thrown-off-the-giro-gcn-show-ep-699/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-ep699-the-illegal-bike-that-got-a-rider-thrown-off-the-giro-gcn-show-ep-699.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}