WHO THIS IS FOR
IS THIS YOU?
The cyclist choosing an environmental block
You need the method to match the event rather than the current trend.
THE ROADMAN VIEW
The Roadman view
Specificity wins. Prepare for the environment you must race in before chasing overlapping biomarkers.
EXPERT EVIDENCE
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY
- Racinais et al. and altitude-training literatureHeat consensus and endurance-altitude evidence
Heat acclimation is established for hot competition, while altitude response depends on hypoxic dose, athlete response and preserved training quality.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
DO THIS WEEK
Name the environment
Decide whether heat, altitude or neither is a material event limiter.
Price the load
Account for travel, sleep, reduced power and recovery.
Choose one
Avoid stacking unfamiliar stressors without specialist oversight.
COMMON MISTAKES
WHAT CYCLISTS GET WRONG
MISTAKECalling heat a cheap altitude camp.
FIXKeep mechanisms, evidence and goals distinct.
MISTAKEChoosing from promised FTP gain.
FIXChoose from event specificity and individual feasibility.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does heat replace altitude?
Which is safer?
Can I do both?
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