Another epic result for Carlos, fresh from intensive pre-season training on a new turbo-trainer and modest 382km charity ride (!) earlier in the month.
This time the 'Ride London' closed road 100-mile sportive, ridden in wet and windy conditions.
Spot the time: 5h 23m for 161km (100 miles), an average speed of 29.7km/m (18.6 mph).
Look at the Strava Effort Rating: 472 = 'Historic.' And look at the finish on The Mall, pumping over 400W and reaching 49km/h on the flat. Carlos was the eighth fastest on the final 300m on the day (until the Pro race arrived).
In an exclusive interview with our rising star, Carlos said 'the plan was always to go hard at the start, lead some massive trains early and pretend we were professional, then suffer on the hills and try to go harder at the end.' And, commenting on his performance on The Mall, 'the last 300m took me 24 seconds. Andre Greipl took 18 seconds, about 40 mph. So I've a long way to go before I turn Pro.'
But we think this lad is too good to be in normal employment. We've already sent an application into Team Sky for him ;-)
Chapeau Carlos, a July to remember.
This time the 'Ride London' closed road 100-mile sportive, ridden in wet and windy conditions.
Spot the time: 5h 23m for 161km (100 miles), an average speed of 29.7km/m (18.6 mph).
Look at the Strava Effort Rating: 472 = 'Historic.' And look at the finish on The Mall, pumping over 400W and reaching 49km/h on the flat. Carlos was the eighth fastest on the final 300m on the day (until the Pro race arrived).
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| Ah, the benefit of youth... |
Chapeau Carlos, a July to remember.
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