How Weak (Or Strong) Are Cyclists? | GCN Show Ep. 698
Share
Subscribe
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 Show
01:31 - Pro Power Data from the Giro
02:27 - Are Pro Cyclists Weak? (Power vs. Strength)
04:50 - The Rise of the "Gym Bro" Cyclist
07:58 - Our Final Verdict on Strength
09:19 - 93-Year-Old Fred Schmid’s Unbound Attempt
11:46 - Tech News: Hunt Wheels & Einstein’s Saddle
14:19 - Hack or Bodge of the Week
16:04 - Caption Competition & Comments of the Week