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Forget The Tour de France, This Is The Toughest Race Of The Year | GCN Show Ep. 700
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Forget The Tour de France, This Is The Toughest Race Of The Year | GCN Show Ep. 700
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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!
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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
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