Originally Posted by
MinnMan
Yeah, I've posted about this before. Growing up in Ecuador surely gives Carapaz an edge, even compared to the Colombians. AFAIK, there aren't any Bolivian prospects on the world tour. And though the passes in Colorado are high, there are no major cities in Colorado at elevations comparable to Quito. Leadville doesn't count, I don't think.
But not enough of an edge, it seems
I don't think it matters much at the TdF level of mountains. I do think it matters at above 2km/6Kft. I would not have a rider train at altitude (much) for the TdF. A simple altitude tent in the off season is fine.