S1: How Are Tour de France Riders SO Fast? | GCN Show Ep. 706
About this episode
The episode explores the factors contributing to the increased speeds of Tour de France riders, including technology and nutrition.
The Tour de France is reaching record-breaking speeds this year, but what exactly is making the modern pro peloton so much faster than previous generations? In this week’s GCN Show, Si and Dan dive into the science of aero gear, revolutionary tyre technology, and the high-carb nutrition strategies fueling the fastest stages in history. Plus, we cover Jonas Vingegaard’s shock exit, the 2 AM anti-doping tests causing a stir, and the latest custom "Iron Man" helmets from the peloton!
People in this episode
Hosts: Si, Dan
Topics covered
- Tour de France
- cycling speed
- aero gear
- tyre technology
- nutrition strategies
- anti-doping tests
- custom helmets
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tour de France, GCN
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