Clive George wrote:

Do runners find that training with a 40lb back pack improves their
performance come the actual race? I'm guessing the answer is no, since I'm
not aware that any do.

The recumbent riders training for the race would merely train at higher
speeds - there's no rules saying they can't - which would prepare them
better for the actual race.

Indeed. While there are exceptions[1], it's typically the case that the
best practice for X is X.

Pete.

[1] marathon running, for example
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