S1 Ep703: Is Cycling’s Craziest Tour de France Record About To Be Broken? | GCN Show Ep. 703

S1 Ep703: Is Cycling’s Craziest Tour de France Record About To Be Broken? | GCN Show Ep. 703

June 30, 2026 · 43 min · Season 1 · Episode 703

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential of breaking Marco Pantani's Tour de France record with modern technology and explores various cycling-related topics.

With the Tour de France returning to the legendary Alpe d’Huez this year, we investigate whether modern tech and superhuman form will finally see Marco Pantani’s "unbreakable" record fall. We also dive into a massive week for tech, featuring a custom Pharrell Williams x Louis Vuitton Pinarello and Canyon’s revolutionary new motor with an internal gearbox. Plus, we cover incredible endurance feats and debate the impact of "motodoping" in professional time trials.

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton, Pinarello, Canyon

Places: Alpe d’Huez

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