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The UCI Is Banning Expensive Bikes, And We’re All For It! | GCN Show Ep. 693
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The UCI Is Banning Expensive Bikes, And We’re All For It! | GCN Show Ep. 693
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Apr 21, 202642:58103.3K views
The UCI is taking a stand against the technological escalation of ultra-expensive cycling tech by implementing strict price caps and commercial availability rules for the LA 2028 Olympics. In this week's GCN Show, Dan and Simon dive into what these new regulations mean for the future of track and road racing. Plus, we discuss Taylor Phinney’s surprise comeback, the results from the Amstel Gold Race, and why President Macron is getting involved in the pro cycling transfer market.
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Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Amstel Gold Race & Insane Power Stats
02:16 - The UCI’s New Tech Price Caps
09:19 - Will Price Caps Come to Road Racing?
12:53 - New GCN One Day Classics Prints
14:14 - New Waste Disposal Bikes & Taylor Phinney’s Surprise Comeback
15:56 - President Macron & E-Bike Safety News
19:18 - Giant’s New E-Bike Battery Tech
19:40 - Competition
21:01 - Hack or Bodge of the Week
30:13 - Caption Competition
33:12 - Comment of the Week
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