669: Are Exhibition Races Good for Cycling? | GCN Show Ep. 669

In this week's GCN Show, Si and Dan discuss the dreaded "Grey Zone" and why doing too much riding at this middle intensity might be making you tired without actually making you faster. We also look at a new study linking the world's happiest countries to cycling, and discuss the controversial new documentary narrated by Lance Armstrong. Plus, stay tuned for a massive counterfeit bike bust, a strange new electric vehicle from Honda, and your Hacks and Bodges!

Welcome to GCN Show 673! This week, we're taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane to discuss cycling products we happily used to ride with, but wouldn't dream of touching now. From ancient gearing to questionable accessories, join us as we explore how far cycling tech has come, alongside big news from the world of pro cycling, urban cycling, and more!

This week on the GCN Show, we dive into a controversial debate: is it time to legalize cyclists running red lights and stop signs? We also take a look at a bonkers new "6-in-1" GPS head unit that uses AI and inflates your tires, plus we analyze the highest VO2 Max potentially ever recorded. Finally, we discuss why over 6,000 people have signed a petition to change the route of the Tour de France.

This week on the GCN Show, Si explains the story behind his cuts and bruises after a nasty cyclocross crash! We investigate a new report that claims cycling is the most dangerous sport in America, ahead of basketball and football. Plus, Mathieu van der Poel could be taking on an Ironman, we check out the world's first aluminum velodrome. 

Is full-suspension the inevitable future of gravel cycling? With Trek launching a new full-suspension gravel bike, the GCN Show presenters debate the five reasons why we'll all end up on one, and the arguments against. Plus, we cover the latest in cycling news, including a major bike recall, Mathieu van der Poel's 'Best Cyclist' crown, and the end of Gent-Wevelgem as we know it.

This week on the GCN Show, we dive into the weird world of predetermined races—should fixed post-Tour criteriums be banished to the history books, or are they a bit of fun that should be celebrated? We discuss the origins of these races, share our own experiences, and debate the end-of-season ASO-run criteriums in Singapore and Japan. Plus, we've got a new law in Canada that could make it illegal to drop your child off to school on a bike, a new massive gravel stage race, and Conor tries to sell Dan on the UK's first "boozy bike trail".

The cycling world is changing fast! This week, we dive into the big debates: should electric cargo bikes share your local cycle lanes, and are full-suspension gravel bikes the future? Plus, we catch up on all the latest pro cycling drama, including the surprise end to the Strava vs. Garmin lawsuit , the latest on team mergers and closures, and some truly incredible record-breaking rides. WIN 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNHoverAirCompetition

The race we've all been waiting for finally happened: Tadej Pogačar took on GCN's very own "best climber" and lawyer, Andrew Feather, at the Pogi Challenge—we've got the full breakdown of how it went! Plus, we bring you all the news from the Gravel World Championships, a look at some fascinating new cycling tech and laws, and recap a huge milestone for Pogačar's career. Tune in for the news, hacks and bodges, and an update on the Zwift Racing League teams! Win the HOVERAir X1 PROMAX Cycling Bundle! 👉 https://gcn.eu/GCNHoverAirCompetition

Strava is suing Garmin, demanding they stop selling nearly all of their fitness and cycling products - a shocking move against their biggest long-term partner. We dive into this massive lawsuit, breaking down what Strava is claiming, what Garmin is asking for, and the real-world impact this corporate conflict could have on your riding and your favorite apps. Plus, we cover huge ultra-endurance news, an unbelievable UK bike theft policy change, new tech from Specialized, and all the latest racing action!

The UCI has made some U-turns! This week, we dive into the rule reversal on handlebar width and the ban on time-trial helmets in road races - is it a positive step, or are they still not helping themselves? Plus, we celebrate Tadej Pogačar's historic season and discuss the surprising new full-suspension gravel bike from Trek. Finally, don't miss our reaction to the Women's World Road Race Championships upset and the latest updates from the Zwift Racing League. Check out Project Cycle Africa 👉 https://gcn.eu/ProjectCycleAfrica