Heat Training for Cyclists — The 8% Faster Experiment

Can heat training actually make you a faster cyclist? According to CORE, cyclists who heat trained for just 10 days improved their time trial speed by 8%. I'm putting that claim to the test. In this video I cover my first heat training session, how the CORE 2 sensor works, and how I'm building heat training into my 2026 training block ahead of Lotoja — a 200-mile race from Logan, Utah to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Whether you're training for a big event or just want to feel stronger on hot summer rides, heat training might be one of the most underrated tools in cycling fitness. What I cover: What heat training is and how it works How the CORE 2 sensor measures your Heat Strain Index My first heat training session — what surprised me How to fit heat training into your existing schedule What I'm hoping to get out of it 00:00 8% Faster After 10 Days? Here's Why 00:39 Why I'm Heat Training for Lotoja 00:56 What Is the CORE 2 Sensor? 02:03 My First Heat Training Session 03:30 How to Fit Heat Training Into Your Schedule 04:49 What I Hope to Get Out of Heat Training 04:20 Heat Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists 04:41 Follow-Up Video Coming Soon #heattraining #cycling #cyclist #coretemp #cyclingtraining #outdoorbros #roadcycling #cyclingfitness #lotoja #gravelcycling