I'm registered for the long course this coming summer, and started to do a little reading on racing at altitude...after registering. My current plan has me arriving late Monday with the race taking place Thursday, and staying in the village on the Alpe. However, I've read a few articles stating that within this window you might experience more fatigue, less acclimation, etc., vs someone who shows up within 24hrs of the race. That said, I'll be going up and down the mountain before the race to be a tourist and get in some rides - so a lot of my time won't be spent at altitude.
Just looking for some thoughts on whether I would be better off staying in Bourg D'Oisans, or if because I'm coming and going + the race is not all at altitude since we go up and down the cols, if this is something I don't need to be concerned about.
Appreciate any insights.
Just looking for some thoughts on whether I would be better off staying in Bourg D'Oisans, or if because I'm coming and going + the race is not all at altitude since we go up and down the cols, if this is something I don't need to be concerned about.
Appreciate any insights.