Pescadero Coastal Classic - M35+ 4

Pescadero Coastal Classic - M35+ 4

Date: 7/22/23

AVRT Racers: Daniel Choi, Brian Shreeve, Shai Triaster

Top Result: Shai - 7th

Course: ~3.8 laps of a loop with some rollers on highway 1 and a long drag to the main climb, Haskins. Headwind on highway 1.

Nutrition: 1 bottle of malto mix, 1 bottle of water, 2 gels

Race Recap (written by Shai): 

Lap 1 was pretty active, with people trying to get away as soon as highway 1’s rollers started. I was concerned about traffic on hwy1, but we rolled through with no disruptions. One rider (Eric) managed to get away and opened a gap. I know Eric pretty well from the A-rides and noon rides, so I stayed in the group which was going at a decent pace.

When we hit Haskins the first time, I made sure to be in a good position as I knew gaps will open. Pace was hard, (we caught Eric from the break on the climb), but I stayed with the front group and there were about 6-7 of us going over the top. We continued down Pescadero Road but the pace wasn’t super high as we weren’t rolling through. As we got to hwy1, the group from behind caught back to us.

As we turned to 84 one rider slipped away. Then a 2nd rider followed, but no one else joined. Seeing that this was the case, I tried to break away as well several times but got brought back every time. As we crossed the feed zone, a couple of riders started sending it, and I was able to follow. We got to the final climb up Haskins and the pace was high again. I held on for 2 minutes, but then I had to slow down and manage the effort. Finished 7th.