687: Why A Heavier Cyclist Is A Better Cyclist | GCN Show Ep. 687
From Global Cycling Network by Global Cycling Network (GCN)
March 10, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 687
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential benefits of weight gain for cyclists, highlights new bike launches, and features a comparison of Strava times.
Tadej Pogačar looks unstoppable after his Strade Bianche masterclass, but is his new "beefier" physique the secret to his success? This week on the GCN Show, we dive into the data suggesting that gaining weight might actually be the next big marginal gain in pro cycling. We also check out 5 brand-new bike launches from Giant, Merida, and Bianchi, find out which bike Ed Sheeran just bought, and Dan compares his Strava times to Pogačar on the infamous Le Tolfe climb!
People in this episode
Host: Dan
Topics covered
- cycling performance
- weight gain in cycling
- bike launches
- Strava comparisons
- pro cycling insights
Keywords
- Tadej Pogačar
- cycling
- weight gain
- bike launches
- Strava
- Le Tolfe climb
- marginal gains
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Giant, Merida, Bianchi
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