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A place for the truly deranged cyclist. This is the results of many rabbit holes and unhealthy obsessions. Enter at your own risk.
A place for the healthy hobbyist looking for an easier way to get the details. Course run down, strategies and details on what to expect.
Tour Watopia 2024 -
Stage 8: SaS
Date: 10th January
Distance: 40 km | 24.8 mi
Type: Group Stage
Elevation: 776 m | 2546 ft
Overview: "SaS" utilizes the challenging "Shorelines and Summits" course, which was part of Zwift's October 2023 coastal road expansion. The route starts near the Jungle start pens and includes a loop along the coastline before ascending the Epic KOM, including the Radio Tower climb, which is known for its steep slopes.
Key Segments:
Epic KOM 9.49 km, 4%
Sprint Segments:
Stoneway Sprint 400 m | 0.24 mi, 0.78%
Acropolis Sprint 450 m | 0.28 mi, 0.67%
Sasquatch Sprint 350 m | 0.22 mi, 0.32%
Woodland Sprint 500 m | 0.31 mi, -2.16%
Expectations for the Stage:
Demanding Climbs: The Epic KOM, including the Radio Tower climb, will be the most challenging part of the stage, demanding excellent climbing skills and pain tolerance.
Strategic Opportunities: Riders have multiple chances for strategic plays, both in the sprints and on the climb, which could be crucial for those looking to improve their standing in the 🟩🟨🔴 classifications.
Scenic Route: Participants will enjoy scenic coastal views along the route, adding a visual appeal to the physical challenge.
FOR THE SICK!OS
The first rule of being a cycling sicko is learning to stalk Strava segments. You've got to know what you're capable of to prevent yourself from blowing up and watching the pack ride away. Click on the button below and check out your past results. You'll need to be Premium Member on Strava for leaderboards
Now for the truly ill amongst us there is then head over to Veloviewer which is going to present things to us in a very different way. The information is more detailed, and gives a unique analysis of the segment. It also has a better visual representation of the ride ahead. This tool is free to use
Now this is where most of you will stop, you'll be satisfied now with all of that. Not here at 😷⚡we're a bit kookoo for coco puffs.
Lastly we did course recon on every meter/foot of each stage. From this we built a 😷⚡🍞(breadcrumb) cheat sheet. With this there are very little surprises heading your way you'll be about as prepared as it gets.
Bonus section to take the vail off of the mystery of 🥤🍜 (on/off bike nutrition). Here we will have the entire breakdown of what we ate and drank the day of the event. This is mostly to document this for ourselves but Chef Sick! is creative in the kitchen. You'll have seen these melas on the Social feeds if you've been following us.
