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Heading high to peak at the Tour de France: The theory vs reality

How does altitude training theory translate to Tour de France reality? James Witts speaks with physiologist James Barber and Luke Durbridge to find out.

By James Witts

Photography by SWPix

31 MAY 2023 | UPDATED 11.41 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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The Tour Issue

Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.