In 2013, Phil Gaimon started to incorporate altitude into his training, and fell in love with Big Bear. The charming mountain town is only two hours from Los Angeles, the perfect elevation for endurance adaptation (6800 feet) , but only a short drive to sea level, making it easy to “live high, train low.” Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend cycling getaway, or a two-week training camp to get some big miles in, think of the Wattage Cottage as a discount alternative to traditional cycling tours, Read more [...]