Schinias Olympic Rowing Center : Cycling Course Profile.

After 2004 there are many cycling TT and Triathlon non drafting races that are organized at the 2004 Olympic Rowing Center.

There is a 5kms asphalt road next to the rowing FOP (Field of Play).

We will try to describe brifley the main characteristics of this cycling course:

Windy

It’s extremely windy location with the winds usually blowing from the North. An excellent aerodynamic set up is crucial. It’s also crucial to have the right gear against the wind but also with the wind behind. I recommend a combination of 54 and 21-11 for the majority of the competitive/ national level cyclists and triathletes.

Follow the competition

As it’s an open place it’s easy to follow your competition. It’s easy to notice whether you close the gap from your rivals or the opposite happens.

Hot

At the specific location the temperature is expected to be around 35 degrees during summer time. An excellent hydration plan prior to a e.g. 20kms TT is essential.

It’s essential for cyclists and also useful for triathletes  to do the warm up in turbo trainer under shade.

Humidity

Humidity is a main concern as it’s very probable that the humidity will be high at the race day.

Cornering

There are two (2) 90 degrees corners that need to be well trained as the road is extremely  narrow. There are 3 curves where we will try to learn not to loose time compared to competition .

This is a major concern especially for Triathlon events where there are usually more athletes on the lap than the cycling TT races.

Drafting

In this race drafting is also a major  concern as  that many athletes might do some kind of drafting intentional or as it’s difficult to overlap  (TT) or to get away from a pack of triathletes.

Turn Over

As mentioned above it’s needed to overcome an athlete this won’t be easy as the road is narrow.

Text : Giannis Psarelis (Coach & Chemist, MSc- MBA) &

• Triathlon New Zeeland Level 2 Accredited Coach (Candidate for Level 3)- Endorsed by International Triathlon Union (Level 1)
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