How Are Teenagers Doing Tour de France Power?! | GCN Show Ep. 720

From 16-year-old Ezra Bateman nearly taking the UK Hill Climb Championship outright to teenagers dominating WorldTour monuments and Grand Tours, junior riders are posting staggering power-to-weight numbers earlier than ever. In this week’s GCN Show, we examine how early access to data, modern fuelling strategies, and shifts in race tactics have transformed the sport. Plus, we cover the latest buzz, including Cannondale's HQ move, a 95-year-old world hour record breaker, viral Lime bike jousting, and the 2027 Tour de France route announcements!

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome & Introduction
00:51 - How Are Junior Cyclists Going So Fast?
06:10 - The Rise of Data & Power Meters
08:18 - Aggressive Racing vs Modern Tactics
09:38 - The Revolution in On-Bike Fuelling
11:10 - Will Early Peaks Shorten Careers?
12:18 - GCN at Gravel World Championships Teaser
13:25 - Cycling Shorts: Cannondale Moves HQ
14:22 - 95-Year-Old Smashes World Hour Record
15:22 - Lime Bike Jousting & Tour de France Routes
23:46 - Hack/Bodge of the Week
30:30 - Caption Competition
32:02 - Comment of the Week

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