{"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 Ep700: Forget The Tour de France, This Is The Toughest Race Of The Year | GCN Show Ep. 700","slug":"s1-ep700-forget-the-tour-de-france-this-is-the-toughest-race-of-the-year-gcn-show-ep-700","published_at":"2026-06-09T15:47:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689/s1-ep700-forget-the-tour-de-france-this-is-the-toughest-race-of-the-year-gcn-show-ep-700","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-cycling-network-6764689","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8914382","audio_url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8914382.mp3?modified=1781020179&sid=5124996&source=rss","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","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2374,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/global-cycling-network-6764689/episodes/s1-ep700-forget-the-tour-de-france-this-is-the-toughest-race-of-the-year-gcn-show-ep-700/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-ep700-forget-the-tour-de-france-this-is-the-toughest-race-of-the-year-gcn-show-ep-700.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}