Ben King smashed out a power hour in 35°C tent to prepare for Vuelta a España win

The Dimension Data rider completed a Zwift workout in a tent with added heaters to determine his reaction to high temperatures

Ben King en route to his Vuelta win (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Ben King's maiden Grand Tour victory, on stage four of the Vuelta a España, was the product of meticulous preparation and analysis of the American rider's reaction to heat.

King won under the sweltering rays of the August sun having escaped a nine strong breakaway group - taking with him Jelle Wallays (Lotto-Soudal) and Nikita Salnov (Astana).

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