How Not to Ride a Breakaway

How Not to Ride a Breakaway

This is a great video on race tactics. Nate Pearson of TrainerRoad clearly has a big motor, but power only gives you the opportunity to win, tactics and some luck seal the deal. I hope to see many more videos from TrainerRoad like this, it’s a great format for learning tactics.

 

Cal Aggie Criterium – 35+ 1/2/3/4 – 8th Place – 2019

Duration – 44:50
NP – 289
AP – 227
Average Speed – 24.8 (40 kph)
Distance – 19.2 miles (30.9 km)

Race File
https://www.trainerroad.com/career/nate/rides/49038295-cal-aggie-35-1-2-3-4-bridged-to-the-break-and-got-8th-place-took-the-second-to-last-corner-bad-and-got-swarmed-

Rider
Weight – 190lbs (86kg)
Height – 6’6 (198cm)
FTP – 330 (at 4200 feet, around 345 at sea level where this race was)
Strava – https://www.strava.com/athletes/14896