Why The Gravel World Championships Were MUCH Harder Than You Think | GCN Show Ep. 613

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The 2024 Gravel World Championships took some heat for being lacking enough “serious” gravel, but we’re here to break down why it was way tougher than you think—and why it matters!

Dan & Si also share news of what Mark Cavendish has in common with James Bond, which might not be immediately obvious. They also cover why Lachlan Morton is an even bigger legend than previously thought, and why the cycling utopia of the Netherlands is going to seem a little less idyllic if one politician gets their way…

00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show!
00:48 This week in the world of cycling
02:09 Si’s Experience at the Gravel World Champs
04:18 Were the Gravel Championships actually a gravel race? 🤔
09:54 Corners at the Gravel Worlds
11:39 Course & UCI World Championships in the U.S.?
12:37 Do cyclists always complain about the Gravel Worlds lacking gravel?
14:05 Cycling Shorts
14:19 WaveWear shorts that reduce lactic acid in legs?!
15:11 What do James Bond & Mike Cavendish have in common?
16:04 Lachlan Morton sets the Around Australia record
20:56 Minister Madlener's aim to have 25% of bike users wearing helmets in the Netherlands
22:24 Cyclist-Only Bike Shuttle Bus Under The River Thames
23:12 Join us in our weekly Club Ride on Zwift! 🎉
23:50 Hack/Bodge Of the Week
30:34 Caption Competition
32:57 Comment of the Week
38:07 This Week On GCN

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