Why The Tour de France Isn't What It Used To Be | GCN Show Ep. 707

As the fastest Tour de France in history comes to a close, we ask the big question: has the race lost its status as the ultimate test of human endurance compared to the Transcontinental? We also dive into some of the strangest news of the week, from a Turkish governor losing his job over cycling kit to the heartbreaking story of a legal e-bike being destroyed by police. Plus, we look at new gravel shoes from Shimano, FiveDev's bike-merging tech, and another round of your wildest Hacks & Bodges.

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome To The GCN Show
00:49 - Pogacar: Cycling God or Record Breaker?
02:56 - TdF vs. Transcontinental: The Ultimate Test?
08:06 - Should Tour Stages Be Longer?
09:56 - The Lost Era of Self-Sufficiency
15:52 - Cycling Shorts: Fired For Wearing Cycling Shorts?
16:49 - Étape du Tour: Amateur vs. Pro
18:26 - The E-Bike Speed Limit Debate & Cycling News
24:20 - New Shimano Gravel Shoes
26:15 - Hacks & Bodges: Thistles in Tyres?!
33:47 - Caption Competition
35:16 - Comment of the Week
41:18 - Nugget

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With Tadej Pogacar smashing records and the average speed of the Tour de France climbing every year, do you prefer the modern 'high-octane' sprint style of racing, or do you miss the 8-hour epic stages and the 'spirit' of self-sufficiency found in races like the Transcontinental? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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