S2 Ep5: Can Anyone Stop The UAE Team Emirates XRG? | GCN Racing News Show

S2 Ep5: Can Anyone Stop The UAE Team Emirates XRG? | GCN Racing News Show

From Global Cycling Network by Global Cycling Network (GCN)

July 6, 2026 · 13 min · Season 2 · Episode 5

About this episode

The episode covers the dramatic opening stages of the Tour de France and the latest cycling news.

The Tour de France has kicked off with an explosive opening few days, featuring a chaotic TTT in Barcelona, a shock win for Isaac Del Toro, and Tadej Pogačar taking early control of the race amidst extreme Pyrenean wildfires. Conor's breaking down all the dramatic Stage 1 to 3 action, alongside the latest developments regarding storm-damaged upcoming stages like the Col de Sarenne. Plus, all the latest wider cycling news, including a new boss for the Giro d'Italia and a wonderful announcement from Elise Chabbey! ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 00:00 - Welcome to the GCN Racing News Show! 00:14 - Stage 1: Barcelona TTT 02:45 - Stage 2: Del Toro's Surprise Win 06:48 - Stage 3: Wildfires & Pogačar Strikes 09:54 - GCN Shop 10:30 - Upcoming Stages & Route Damage 11:42 - Cycling News: Guercilena & Chabbey Who impressed you the most in the opening three stages, and do you think anyone can seriously challenge Pogačar in the high mountains? Let us know your thoughts down below! 🇫🇷👇 Useful Links: Subscribe and don’t miss a thing! 👉 https://gcn.eu/subscribe-racing Visit the GCN Shop 👉 https://gcn.eu/gcnshop Insurance: Viewers in the USA and UK can explore GCN Insurance products 👉…

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Host: Conor

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Organizations: UAE Team Emirates XRG, Giro d'Italia

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