Can I Survive A Ride With Tour de France Pros?

We go behind the scenes at the Lotto-Intermarché altitude training camp in Sierra Nevada to see exactly how pro cyclists prepare for the Tour de France. Follow Ollie as he attempts to survive a grueling 174km ride in 37°C heat alongside pro riders Georg Zimmermann and Yeno Berckmoes.

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 – Pro Level Fitness
01:12 – Why do the Pros Train at Altitude?
02:46 – Pro Nutrition: The 200g Carb Breakfast
03:30 – First Look: New Orbea Orca Aero
05:14 – The Route: 174km & 2000m Climbing
11:24 – Adaptation and Heat Strain
15:11 – High-Tech Hydration
18:16 – 31-Hour Training Weeks
19:02 – Ollie Hits the Limit in 37°C Heat
22:56 – Conclusion

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The pros were clocking 31 hours of training in a single week during this camp—what is the most distance or time you’ve ever ridden in 7 days? Let us know your personal records (and your favorite mid-ride cooling hacks) in the comments! 👇

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