Is This What We Really Want? | GCN Show Ep. 680

This week on the GCN Show, we take a deep dive into Van Rysel’s outrageous FTP2 concept bike and ask if it really is a glimpse into the future of performance cycling. We also explore the brand new Pinarello Grevil MX, a gravel bike designed to bridge the gap between road speed and mountain bike capability. Plus, we cover record-breaking ultra-endurance news, controversial rule changes in US gravel racing, and the release of our long-awaited Peru adventure film.

Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show
00:44 - Pinarello Grevil MX: The New Gravel Standard?
01:06 - Pro News: Pogacar’s Message & TDF 2027
02:05 - Van Rysel FTP2: Futuristic Tech Breakdown
09:49 - Cycling Shorts - Ultra-Endurance: Lael Wilcox & Ashleigh Myles
12:30 - Infrastructure: Brussels Trends & London Safety Maps
14:23 - Tech News: Drop Bars Banned in MTB Racing?
22:41 - Hack or Bodge of the Week
29:42 - Caption Competition
31:55 - Comment of the Week

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26th January 6pm CET - Sea Otter Gravel Easy - riders.rouvy.com/route/252031
riders.rouvy.com/events/5a9452a8-09a9-43bf-8fbf-5e66c8133b1f

29th January 5pm CET - Big Sugar - riders.rouvy.com/route/251810
riders.rouvy.com/events/7df949a1-f3fb-4716-9597-7a67561b0288

2nd February 6pm CET - Crusher in the Tushar - riders.rouvy.com/route/97078
riders.rouvy.com/events/a4a4f727-0b6b-4643-ab8e-df638f66b932

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What do you think about the Van Rysel FTP2? Is an e-bike that doubles your FTP the future of performance cycling, or does it take away the soul of the sport? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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