TransPortugal day 2
This was a 110 k with 2000 mts of climbs from Freixo in the North of Portugal to Guarda below the Douro river. We are moving south until Sagres.I started strongly. At km 15 we do and old Roman road, the most challenging problem of all the race! It's 1 km of steep steps with a big fall on the right! The steps are uneven and very rotten. I was able to do it on the saddle for the first time.
At the middle of the stage i started to be passed by faster riders, at km 75 i was on the 14h place. After refilling my Camelback with fresh water and eating some bars i felt better and i passed some of the guys that had taken me in the middle of the stage.
Leson of the day: don't save water, drink a lot.
Finish 7th at the sprint.
Not a bad day after all!
Now i will do massage and ice. I need a fresh pair of legs tomorrow.
If you want to follow the race you can do it online
Www.trans-portugal.com
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