This week on the GCN Show, we dive into the "prohibitive" cost of cycling and investigate if the sport is actually cheaper than ever thanks to a booming second-hand market. We also explore a bizarre new scientific study suggesting that training in a hot tub could significantly boost your FTP. Plus, Dan recounts the moment he was overtaken by a World Champion while riding flat-out, and we take a look at Shimano’s latest "self-tightening" shoe patent.

This week on the GCN Show, we dive into the surprisingly "easy" stages of the UAE Tour, where pro riders were recording average power outputs of less than 100 watts. We also examine a sobering new study on whether car drivers actually understand cyclist hand signals and check in on Conor Dunne’s progress (and eating habits) at the Atlas Mountain Race. Plus, we reveal the most successful race bike in history and take a look at your latest ingenious hacks and questionable bodges!

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:45 - Tadej Pogačar & Slim Shady
01:15 - Lance Armstrong Movie News
02:27 - Racing at 100 Watts: UAE Tour
13:51 - Cycling Shorts - Atlas Mountain Race Update
18:22 - Do Drivers Understand Cyclist Signals?
25:12 - The Most Successful Race Bike Ever?
29:49 - Hack or Bodge of the Week
36:26 - Caption Competition
39:27 Comment of the week

DISCLAIMER: Conor has unfortunately had to pull out of the Atlas Mountain Race, but hang tight for the video coming soon to see what went down!

This week on the GCN Show, we dive into the shocking news of Simon Yates’ retirement and ask if the extreme intensity of the modern pro era is causing riders to burn out sooner than ever before. We look at the shift in training, diet, and pressure that has transformed the peloton since 2020. Plus, we cover a massive list of retirements across the industry, a bizarre 500km ride in a McDonald’s drive-thru, and a heated "copycat" controversy in the world of aero tech.

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