Ride at altitude

Heading for the hills? Here’s your expert guide to conquering European climbs and riding at altitude in 2024

Mont Ventoux, Alpe d’Huez, the Stelvio. There are many joys to cycling in the mountains, from following in the fabled draft of your cycling heroes to the achievement of reaching a summit and drinking in the spectacular vistas from the top of the world. Yet cycling at altitude can be challenging and it’s important to be prepared before you tackle the legendary European cols this summer and beyond. Here our cast of experts unlock the secrets to not only surviving, but positively thriving, amidst all of the high-altitude majesty. 01 THE EFFECTS OF HIGH ALTITUDE “Air is thinner at altitude,” explains James Barber of the Altitude Centre in London. “This means that the molecules of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide that air consists of are further apart. On each breath, there…

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Cycling Plus (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2024

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