Science of Sport Spotlight 6: How Pro Cyclists Use Carbon Monoxide / Pogacar's Superhuman Numbers
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In a recent article on the Escape Collective, claims were made that Tour de France cyclists are using carbon monoxide to enhance their performance. But is it really that big a deal or is there more to this story? Mike and Ross break down how carbon monoxide is used and potentially abused as cyclists looked for any means to get an advantage. The team also break down some the incredible numbers being pushed out by Tadej Pogacar at Le Tour and ask the question on everyone's lips: Can we believe it?
SHOW NOTES:
Carbon monoxide use:
The original Carbon monoxide article
A paper on how Hb Mass is related closely to VO2max
Some sources for power output estimates at the Tour de France:
The detailed analysis of the Plateau du Beille stage, and comparison against historical performances
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