685: "Cycling Has Never Been So Cheap" (WTF?!) | GCN Show Ep. 685

About this episode

The episode discusses the affordability of cycling, the impact of the second-hand market, and unique training methods while sharing personal anecdotes.

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.

People in this episode

Host: Dan

Topics covered

• cost of cycling
• second-hand market
• scientific study
• training methods
• cycling equipment

Keywords

• cycling
• cost
• second-hand market
• hot tub training
• FTP
• Shimano
• self-tightening shoes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shimano

Books & works: GCN Show

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