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Why The Biggest Watts Don’t Always Win Races | GCN Racing News Show

Why The Biggest Watts Don’t Always Win Races | GCN Racing News Show




The Giro d’Italia has kicked off with an action-packed start in Bulgaria, but it’s been a week of mixed fortunes with a devastating series of crashes for UAE Team Emirates. We dive into Jonas Vingegaard’s safety-first tactics and analyze the data behind Paul Magnier’s dominant sprint performances. Plus, we wrap up the historic Vuelta Femenina battle on the L’Angliru and catch up on Wout van Aert’s latest gravel success!

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 – Intro
00:27 – Vuelta Femenina & Giro Highlights
01:00 – UAE Team Emirates’ Crash Crisis
02:32 – Vingegaard’s Safety Tactics
04:25 – Is Paul Magnier The Best Sprinter?
05:48 – Sprint Data: Aerodynamics vs Power
07:22 – Thomas Silva’s Historic Pink Jersey
09:01 – New GCN Shop Collection & Vuelta Femenina
11:18 – Battle Of The L’Angliru
14:13 – Tro-Bro Léon & Wout Van Aert

The opening stages of the Giro in Bulgaria certainly delivered some high-octane drama! 🎢 What were your standout moments from the week, and do you think Jonas Vingegaard is right to stay at the back during the bunch sprints to avoid trouble? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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