Every 4th of July the town of Davis CA (voted one of the most bike friendly cities in the US) hosts a great Criterium right down town. The race is a fast and technical 6 corner race that is full-tilt from the start and takes its toll not only from the explosiveness needed for the corners but the inevitable heat as well. This year was no different as the temp was just below the 100 degree level and the pace was high. My teammate and friend (also a great cycling coach if you are interested) Nate Dunn of Data Driven Athlete put his go-pro cameras on my bike along with his power meter. Below is the edited video of the last lap of the race.
Field Sprint Finish
I got 7th and while a break was up the road I was able to squeeze 3rd on the field sprint. Not too bad for me although I really was visualizing myself winning this race this year. Hey, you have to think big right? The video is fun as you can see the need to hold your position as the last corner is close to the finish, yet the power meter will show that a lot of work and strength is needed to keep that position. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I did making it.
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