Indeed, it's a comparable lay-out to when Evenepoel won in 2019. But Mendizorrotz is farther from the finish, so there might still be more competitors able to follow still. But in theory, Evenepoel could attack at the end of the steep section there as well, as he has done plenty of times before (Valencia, Liège, Danmark...) and expand the gap right after the steep part of the climb. It might actually be a viable option if he sees others (out)match him on the steeper sections, to try and get the gap there.Mendizorrotz is just Murgil Tontorra with extra easier kms on top.
Yes. Doing tonnes of mega long altitude camps doesn't make a difference. You just need to do one with the right amount of time and right timing, especially for a vuelta. Roglic didn't even go to altitude in 2020 or 2022 for vuelta.Was his time in altitude long enough? Only 4 weeks... What's the impact compared to his 7-week for the Giro?
Does his altittude training still have an impact for the Vuelta? Vuelta is a month away.Yes. Doing tonnes of mega long altitude camps doesn't make a difference. You just need to do one with the right amount of time and right timing, especially for a vuelta. Roglic didn't even go to altitude in 2020 or 2022 for vuelta.
Does his altittude training still have an impact for the Vuelta? Vuelta is a month away.
Please educate us on the right amount of time and timing as it relates to the Vuelta.Yes. Doing tonnes of mega long altitude camps doesn't make a difference. You just need to do one with the right amount of time and right timing, especially for a vuelta. Roglic didn't even go to altitude in 2020 or 2022 for vuelta.
Wasn't it similar timing last year? He also came back down from altitude for San Sebastian and didn't go back upDoes his altittude training still have an impact for the Vuelta? Vuelta is a month away.
Didn't he sleep in a altitude simulated chamber?Wasn't it similar timing last year? He also came back down from altitude for San Sebastian and didn't go back up
The altitude would boost his red blood cell generation. It takes 2-3 weeks to adapt to an altitude of 3000m for mountain climbers. It takes 4-6 weeks for the red blood cells to replace the blood donated. So 4 weeks should be sufficient.Was his time in altitude long enough? Only 4 weeks... What's the impact compared to his 7-week for the Giro?
Interesting that they changed the route up again, especially considering Remco is in the race since Im quite certain he would just solo from Erlaitz again. Looks like a super hard middle section now with Jaizkibel-Erlaitz and should make for a fun and possibly more open race?
Plus Healy and Ayuso are probably beatable in a sprint![]()
"the blood donated" . . . for his use later? (wrong forum I know, but just wanted to clarify if that's what you meant)The altitude would boost his red blood cell generation. It takes 2-3 weeks to adapt to an altitude of 3000m for mountain climbers. It takes 4-6 weeks for the red blood cells to replace the blood donated. So 4 weeks should be sufficient.
Strong lineup. Climbing. They just lack that one guy who might make it into the last 5 or 6 and still pile on the pressure. Maybe Ala…(?)This team will support Remco in clasico San Sebastian . Sadly the rumours that Masnada would be here are false
View: https://twitter.com/soudalquickstep/status/1684137885434347521?t=Aei-BpCkjtwLYcK0XeJQgA&s=19
No i meant if a person donates blood to another person, it take 4-6 weeks to regenerate it back, nothing to do with the clinic, the normal blood donation"the blood donated" . . . for his use later? (wrong forum I know, but just wanted to clarify if that's what you meant)
It diminishes over time and a short stint now would only deprive him of training he'd prefer for attack/recovery and TT efforts. The last week could be a mix and longer recovery rides but no way of knowing unless they post his routine.Does his altittude training still have an impact for the Vuelta? Vuelta is a month away.
Ah, thanks for the clarificationNo i meant if a person donates blood to another person, it take 4-6 weeks to regenerate it back, nothing to do with the clinic, the normal blood donation
I don't mind the route change. Maybe we get a race like AGR this year. Breaks open fast and we get a select group of people that work together until the climbs. Ben Healy and Ayuso are very strong atm, think they are good companions on the road 80K out.
If I remember last year, Remco didn't expect to be alone after the Erlaitz, so his mindset will probably be the same (if he is good enough). Get ahead with some other favs and go for it. Plus Healy and Ayuso are probably beatable in a sprint
The betting odds are very low for Remco. His is the big favorite according the bookies. They don't want to take a risk with Remco. Remco has 5 out of 5 for the last 'long' one day races (LBL, Clasica, Worlds, LBL, Belgian championship). Normally he should win on Saturday. BTW : We saw Remco reach top 10 in bunch sprints. I haven't seen this from Ayuso.
On the picture it seems that he has lost some weight ( however it can be a false impression ).View: https://twitter.com/ammattipyoraily/status/1684513414704418816
Remco training on the Angrilu this week.