Altitude Training Archives

Altitude Simulation: A Journey of Performance and Discovery by Kasia Niewiadoma

February 23, 2024 at 8:58 am5 min reading

What I have learned over the past, especially over the past two years, is the importance of altitude camps and altitude simulations as part of training preparation. Until recently, riders would go to the mountains only before big stage races, like Tour de France or…

Matt Stephens on the Structure of Warm-Weather Training Camps for Pro Teams

February 7, 2024 at 5:24 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

In the modern, super-dynamic world of pro cycling where success hinges on a delicate balance of endurance, power and, increasingly, strategy, the preparation for a new season is a truly meticulous process. Different teams will have their own systems in place but fundamentally, they will…

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Cycling to New Heights: My Alicante Training Camp Kicked Off

January 23, 2024 at 3:52 pm4 min reading

Road cycling

We are already a few weeks into a brand new year, and I’m excited to share the exciting start to my training camp experience in Alicante, Spain — as our team gears up for the 2024 season. While half of our team is tearing up…

How Does Garmin Measure Your Heat & Altitude Acclimation?

November 10, 2022 at 11:39 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Are you planning a cycling holiday somewhere warm and mountainous? Cycling in harsh conditions like high altitude and heat feels a lot harder at first. Your Garmin can help you understand how quickly your body adapts to these environmental factors. Let’s review how to read…

Why Do the Pros Train at Altitude and Should You Do It Too?

October 20, 2022 at 7:00 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Most professional cyclists spend at least some time training at altitude before a big race like the Tour de France. Why do they voluntarily expose themselves to the harsh conditions where oxygen concentrations are low?