Archive for April 22nd, 2006

Brasstown.

// April 22nd, 2006 // 3 Comments » // PZ training.

Stage 5, Brasstown Bald. A rough past two days for me. Never found a good rhythm in the TT, had a decent split at the top of the climb. 26:10. After that point I really struggled to grab that extra gear. I’ll be taking my tt bike home with me next week, hope to dial in the position a bit more. Yesterdays first climbing stage was a bit more mellow than years past. One hard climb was cut out of the middle of the stage which changed things a bit. On the long climb towards the finish I still struggled a bit, tried to help Cesar as much as possible but mainly just holding on as Phonak set a wicked fast tempo. Came off with a km to go, stayed close and quickly rejoined the lead group on the fast descent with Burke and the Pate. About 25 more guys ended up rejoining before the finish, quite a few surprising sprinters in the front group. I’m feeling pretty good out there, doing what I can with the fitness I have. Still no knee pain which is very nice, not too happy about losing a heap of form though after dealing with the knee for a few weeks. Going to give everything I’ve got to Cesar today, I think that he has a great shot at the stage win.