Zachary Hilton
Nicasio, CA
Placed: 4th overall GC and Tied for 3rd Bronze Medal in Age Group
Placed: 4th overall GC and Tied for 3rd Bronze Medal in Age Group
Weather: 61 degrees avg. Foggy and wet roads at start, rain back half of course
Start Time: 9:08 am
Total Time: 00:34:12
Power: No Power on TT Bike
Power: No Power on TT Bike
Average Speed: 24.59 MPH, Top Speed 34.09 MPH
Average HR: 174 Max HR: 184
Elevation Ascent: 174 ft (Too Flat!!!!)
Training Peaks Data
Stage 2 of the CA/FF Olympics is the TT. I have been riding the TT bike for 1 year now and love it. It's a totally different discipline, and the advantages of training on a TT bike pay off in road racing. You are lower, more aero, and use different muscle groups. I recovered well from yesterday's HC and was feeling good. I got in an hour warm up on the trainer and included a 7 mile ride to the start line.
We were separated by 1 minute intervals. I started 3rd. I settled in to a good position and had to take the first few miles a little slower because we were on unknown roads, and they were wet. I figured everyone else was probably going to do the same anyways. I was able to get my HR up to threshold with no problem and keep it there. I carried one bottle of Hammer Heed. I caught my 1 minute guy and never got passed up by anyone. That was an awesome feeling. I knew there were a few guys that were a threat behind me. The one thing I love about the TT is its all about milliseconds. For instance getting out of the aero position to manage a sharp turn, or drinking some fluid. These all add up during the race and can separate you from winning by only seconds. I ended up in a tie for 3rd place with Rob Martone, and Dave Stepp beat us by 1 second!!! If we had better timing there wouldn't have been a tie but hey its all in good fun for this stage race.
Stage 2 of the CA/FF Olympics is the TT. I have been riding the TT bike for 1 year now and love it. It's a totally different discipline, and the advantages of training on a TT bike pay off in road racing. You are lower, more aero, and use different muscle groups. I recovered well from yesterday's HC and was feeling good. I got in an hour warm up on the trainer and included a 7 mile ride to the start line.
We were separated by 1 minute intervals. I started 3rd. I settled in to a good position and had to take the first few miles a little slower because we were on unknown roads, and they were wet. I figured everyone else was probably going to do the same anyways. I was able to get my HR up to threshold with no problem and keep it there. I carried one bottle of Hammer Heed. I caught my 1 minute guy and never got passed up by anyone. That was an awesome feeling. I knew there were a few guys that were a threat behind me. The one thing I love about the TT is its all about milliseconds. For instance getting out of the aero position to manage a sharp turn, or drinking some fluid. These all add up during the race and can separate you from winning by only seconds. I ended up in a tie for 3rd place with Rob Martone, and Dave Stepp beat us by 1 second!!! If we had better timing there wouldn't have been a tie but hey its all in good fun for this stage race.
I drank some Recoverite when I got back to the truck. Were all hung out, and had a quick medal ceremony. I walked away with another Bronze in my age category, and I am sitting 4th overall GC. Time to recover!
My next race is Stage 3 CA/FF Road Race.
Thanks for reading!
Thanks to Hammer Nutrition!
Thanks to Voler!
