Yes in my opinion.
My understanding is that the average cyclist would be expected to have a normal haematocrit upon entering a three week tour in the mid 40's. Over the course of the three weeks it will gradually drop. I think I recall Brad McGee saying his was down to something like 37 towards the end of the last Tour de France, from a normal figure of around 44.
The level i believe it should be at is 45% at the start of a three week tour dropping to 42% for the end.
in the 80s the average haemo was 40.5% nowadays its 49.3%
when i look at mcgee or moncoutie, i see the guys who i think should be winning the tour.
My understanding is that the average cyclist would be expected to have a normal haematocrit upon entering a three week tour in the mid 40's. Over the course of the three weeks it will gradually drop. I think I recall Brad McGee saying his was down to something like 37 towards the end of the last Tour de France, from a normal figure of around 44.
The level i believe it should be at is 45% at the start of a three week tour dropping to 42% for the end.
in the 80s the average haemo was 40.5% nowadays its 49.3%
when i look at mcgee or moncoutie, i see the guys who i think should be winning the tour.