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00:00 Ads

01:00 a festive hello

04:04 Francis’ new dream bike

06:20 Jimmi’s sus purchasing history

09:55 The curious case of the State Bicycle Co. review…

21:04 Another bike recall?!

23:20 Cyclists are getting caught by speed guns

28:16 Brutally ranking 2025 bike trends

29:37 phat headtubes

31:19 off-the-shelf sus gravel bikes

33:39 nose strips

35:31 3d printed everything

36:26 steep seat tube angles

38:19 rise of the Chinese bike brands

39:51 ‘all road’

42:54 fastest bike claims

43:56 road tyre clearance increases

44:46 CADE secret santa + surprise guest

57:20 Emily gets uncharitable (FUOTW)

01:02:28 Zone 2 struggles!

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00:00 Ads

01:00 Don’t try any of this at home

09:09 The ultimate musical instrument does not exi…

12:14 Shimano’s new, less expensive GRX Di2

23:31 If we were speccing a gravel bike, here’s what we’d buy…

30:37 The UCI actually listened?!

32:43 New safest helmet + Assos to sponsor EF

34:05 Factor’s new bike is getting meme’d hard

40:26 the bikes we regret selling…

45:11 Unpopular Opinion: Bike shows are a waste of time

49:46 Send us your Questions and Unpopular Opinions!

50:24 The Scorchers

52:45 ‘Why did I get kicked out of the club?’

58:55 The Outtakes (FUOTW)

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00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 How many burritos is too many?

05:33 Almost butt dialling Prof Brian Cox

08:46 How to ride faster, made simple

12:43 News quiz incoming…

13:05 $1million of fake Specialized’s uncovered

18:23 Massive road bike recall

21:44 Pogacar bike auction madness

25:40 Motorbike brand turns to bicycles

27:13 Decathlon rider fined in Spain for this

29:08 World’s most popular bike (according to Strava)

30:24 Which gender has less stress this year? (according to Garmin)

31:12 Netflix & Paramount v cycling coverage

37:39 Wout van Aert

45:18 a future-proofed fluff up

46:51 Unpopular Opinion: cycling needs an image overhaul

56:35 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions!

56:53 New Year’s resolutions and forming new habits

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FULL LIST of recalled CUBE models, all sold before 30 November 2025:

826100 Cube Agree C:62 One Fog grey'n' grey 2025826200 Cube Agree C:62 Pro black line 2025826210 Cube Agree C:62 Pro polar light 'n' aqua green 2025826300 Cube Agree C:62 Race flash lime 'n' black 2025826400 Cube Agree C:62 SLX liquid red 'n' prism 2025826410 Cube Agree C:62 SLX Pigeon blue 'n' are 2025826500 Cube Agree C:62 SLT nebula 'n' white 2025894201 Cube Agree C:62 Ultegra Di2 mallorca blue 'n' white

126100 Cube Agree C:62 ONE storm 'n' grey 2026126150 Cube Agree C:62 EX topas blue 'n' white 2026126200 Cube Agree C:62 Pro black line 2026126210 Cube Agree C:62 Pro bali 'n' prism 2026126300 Cube Agree C:62 Race glacier 'n' black 2026126400 Cube Agree C:62 SLX nightshift 'n' prism 2026126410 Cube Agree C:62 SLX cosmic purple 'n' black 2026126500 Cube Agree C:62 SLT black 'n' black 2026126510 Cube Agree C:62 SLT green fusion 'n' white 2026

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00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s Rookie Error

01:00 Gym gains & Greggs pub

05:50 SRAM battery hack you should NEVER try

08:57 Mid-range bikes that are cool?

12:36 Campagnolo promises mid-tier groupset amidst mass lay-offs

25:40 People are angry at Specialized

31:56 Tour de France stage winner caught 5 times over drink-driving limit

32:39 4 ways we make winter fitness more enjoyable

46:56 Jimmi’s £200 DIY Fluff up

49:34 Unpopular Opinion: e-shifting is for people who suck at basic maintenance

53:26 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Questions!

53:39 FINALLY answering your important questions

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00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 Get back…

04:53 Snow + winter socks reviews

09:34 Canyon’s £34m sales problem: are less people buying bikes?

22:46 IPT becomes NSN

30:58 Tadej’s WILD VO2 max result reveal

37:37 Hack for flat SRAM shifters (FUOTW)

43:59 Unpopular Opinions on bar tape

50:33 Unpopular Opinions on mudguards

57:16 Send us your Unpopular Opinions!

57:29 UK vs US riding

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00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 Got the lurgy

02:37 Jimmi joins GCN?

05:02 Emily met Pauline Ferrand-Prévot

06:32 Bianchi crack frame

08:23 New steel bikes galore!!

18:16 New Cannondale leaked

22:12 New helmet tech to prevent concussions

25:36 The UCI made an advent calendar

30:54 Packing error (FUOTW)

34:21 Unpopular Opinion on drop bars

38:03 Unpopular Opinion on bad weather

43:31 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and Dilemmas

43:45 Should they prosecute this driver?

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00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 hello again  

06:25 we tried TikTok bike hacks  

08:43 proof cycling (& therapy) can save your life  

12:59 new cycling documentary to watch  

14:30 Gorewear is shutting down?!  

18:54 what’s Shimano up to now?  

25:12 we need to talk about Merida’s new gravel bike…  

29:07 What is this new Cinelli?  

32:41 Lezyne and Peloton recalls  

35:58 dodgy editing (FUOTW)  

37:36 Garmin ad refresh coming soon (but not today)

39:35 Unpopular Opinion: if steel were invented today…

41.50 Unpopular Opinion: bikes shouldn’t come with saddles

45:30 Send us your Questions, Unpopular Opinions etc…

45:44 The weight loss through exercise dilemma

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00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 You can’t see me…

03:48 more affordable bikes that are actually cool

11:46 What’s going on with this new Canyon?

19:31 New Colnago bike + will Pogačar try the hour record?

28:13 RedBull/Movistar rider sacked

29:40 Luke Rowe ‘made life hell’ for dopers in the peloton

33:44 In defense of Tom Pidcock…

38:25 Unpopular Opinion: Cycling is not a sport

41:30 Unpopular Opinion: MTB FTW

50:41 Send us your Unpopular Opinions!

50:47 How to turn off sensitive ads on YouTube

51:50 What actually makes metal bikes good?

01:00:50 Send us your questions, dilemmas, funny stories etc…

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00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 Film reviews, hidden talents & showboating

04:51 Canyon site hackers & expensive bike stuff

08:35 Advice that’s improved our cycling and general lives

17:17 National Hill Climb Final Boss…

24:39 Vittoria says it’s invented ‘the future of wheels’

29:26 Chris King & Bontrager manufacturer goes bust

31:14 Strava backs down

31:47 Sofiane is free!

34:37 He wrote off his bike in KFC drive-thru (FUOTW)

37:26 Unpopular Opinion: Groupset is all that matters

38:49 Unpopular Opinion: cycling terms are stupid

42:48 Send us your Unpopular Opinions and questions!

43:03 How do I decide which bike to buy?

48:07 Wheel sucking etiquette

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00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error

01:00 We won!

06:17 Primos Dame - the best value gravel bike ever?

11:26 His bike weighs 4.8kg

15:06 A very naughty seatpost…

20:26 ‘Avoid ketones’ says UCI

28:02 Rapha Loses £17million

33:27 Sorry Wiggo (FUOTW)

35:44 Unpopular Opinion: the real reason gravel is popular

40:53 Unpopular Opinion: TT bikes = best commuter bike

42:47 Unpopular Opinion: don’t point out every pothole on the group ride

49:02 Send us your questions and unpopular opinions!

49:18 How to get good at no handing 

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