S1 Ep705: The Speed & Power At This Tour de France Are Insane! | GCN Show Ep. 705
About this episode
The episode discusses the impressive data and events from the opening week of the 2026 Tour de France, including record climbs and sponsorship changes.
In this week's GCN Show, we dive deep into the mind-blowing data from the opening week of the 2026 Tour de France! From Tadej Pogačar’s record-breaking climb on the Col du Tourmalet to the intense power numbers of riders like Alex Baudin and Mathieu van der Poel, we break down what it takes to survive at the highest level of professional cycling. We also cover the shock announcement of Quickstep’s departure from cycling sponsorship, take a look at the science behind protected bike lanes, and showcase a brand new Pinarello Dogma X. 🏆 Enter our Precision Fuel & Hydration Giveaway! 👉 https://gcn.eu/PF&HcompetitionJuly2026 In association with @precisionfandh #AD Mark Kowalski's World Record attempt for AFRIL 👉 https://gcntech.co/AvKct2
Topics covered
- Tour de France
Sponsors
Precision Fuel & Hydration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Quickstep
Products: Pinarello Dogma X
Places: Col du Tourmalet
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