S1 Ep695: Teenager Paul Seixas IS Racing The Tour de France, But Is It A Good Idea? | GCN Show Ep. 695
From Global Cycling Network by Global Cycling Network (GCN)
May 5, 2026 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 695
About this episode
The episode discusses the debut of 19-year-old Paul Seixas at the Tour de France and explores various cycling-related topics including new technology and controversies in the sport.
In this week's GCN Show, we discuss the bombshell news that 19-year-old French phenomenon Paul Seixas is set to make his debut at this year's Tour de France. We also dive into the latest tech from The Traka, including a first look at the new Campagnolo Record 13 Wireless group set and prototype gravel bikes from Canyon and Factor. Plus, we look at Tadej Pogačar’s new "gym bro" physique and the growing controversy surrounding e-bike bans on outdoor trails.
Topics covered
- Tour de France
- young athletes
- cycling technology
- e-bike controversy
- athlete physique
Keywords
- Paul Seixas
- Tour de France
- Campagnolo Record 13
- gravel bikes
- Tadej Pogačar
- e-bike bans
- cycling news
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Campagnolo, Canyon, Factor
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