08 August 2016
IAM Cycling
THE SATISFACTION
From Larry Warbasse. I came to this race with the intention of finding a place in the general classification. But after the third stage, it became clear that that would not be possible for me. So I wanted to make up for that disappointment by going away in a break. I took advantage of this last day to have some fun at the front of the race.
THE ASSESSMENT
Offered by Lionel Marie: Our greatest chance for getting a victory here rested with Heinrich Haussler. Unfortunately, he fell ill. We did not win a stage as we had hoped. But the boys worked hard at altitude, which is not as easy as it sounds. The aim is to tackle the next races in Europe in the best condition and with real ambitions. Having raced in the Tour of Utah, where I want to emphasize the quality of the organization, our efforts will bear fruit.
THE BENEFITS
Making great efforts at altitude naturally increases the rate of hematocrit, among other things. The lack of oxygen that you experience at over 2000 meters will generate more red blood cell production. This production will reach its peak in three weeks. The effects on the riders will persist for 10 to 15 days, directeur sportif Lionel Marie explained. This is important data when you are in a preparation phase as we are for the classic in Hamburg and the Vuelta.
THE NUMBER
5 – That is the number of stages in the course of the seven day event where IAM Cycling was represented at the front of the race in a breakaway. Simon Pellaud, the young Swiss rider, was present in the three of them.
Pictures – IAM Cycling
