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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 34 MIN

S1 Ep698: How Weak (Or Strong) Are Cyclists? | GCN Show Ep. 698

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In this week's GCN Show, we dive into the age-old debate of strength versus power and ask: are professional cyclists actually "weak" in the traditional sense? We take a look at the latest pro power data from the Giro d’Italia and explore why more riders are now incorporating heavy gym work into their training. Plus, we cover the latest headlines, including SRAM’s legal victory against the UCI over gear ratios, a 93-year-old tackling Unbound 200, and an auction for Albert Einstein’s bike saddle!Chapters: ⏱️00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Show01:31 - Pro Power Data from the Giro02:27 - Are Pro Cyclists Weak? (Power vs. Strength)04:50 - The Rise of the "Gym Bro" Cyclist07:58 - Our Final Verdict on Strength09:19 - 93-Year-Old Fred Schmid’s Unbound Attempt11:46 - Tech News: Hunt Wheels & Einstein’s Saddle14:19 - Hack or Bodge of the Week16:04 - Caption Competition & Comments of the Week

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