Peter Dorantes

Apr 21, 2026 • 19:24

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Tour of the Alps

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PROOF / PACE

PACE SET

A cleaner record of effort targets and coaching cues.

DRNTS

ROLLING TEMPO 15–25°C

Ride with intent, not emotion. Smooth pressure beats heroic spikes.

Distance

120 km

Elevation

1,800 m

Duration

Coach Cues

Start

Start one gear easier than your ego wants.

Middle

Settle into rhythm and keep the pressure steady on every rise.

Finish

Build in the last quarter, not before.

Watch-out

Do not chase every wheel.

Power Targets

Target avg 240 W

Flats 225–245 W

Climbs 235–260 W

Add FTP in Pace to unlock power targets for the card.

Key Moment

On rolling terrain, the biggest mistake is over-riding every rise.