Afternoon Ride

Twin Lakes Loop

At just under 40 miles Stage 5 was the longest stage so far of the Tour de Quarintiné. With a mix of climbs, descents, and flats the route did not favor any specific type of rider. This worked in favor of Sam Somera of Team Groupama-Hotchkiss Hotdogs, who is not particularly good at climbing, sprinting, or powering through the flats, but rather half-decent at all three. To quote Phil Ligget of NBC Sports “today’s stage will be won by the kind of rider who can hang on a group ride, but is still undoubtedly a scrub.” Somera increased his lead in the general classification with dare-devilish descents of Hollow Blanc and Routè 44. Somera’s record breaking times in these descents can be attributed to his use of the Super-Duper Tuck. Developed by Steve McKibben of DCL Racing, the Super-Duper Tuck is when a rider lays stomach first on the top tube while grasping the seat post with their inner thighs. In the words of Steve himself, “It’s like planking on your bike, but for people who are trying to cash in their life issuance policy.” When asked what compelled him to try this Steve said, “Josh dared me to do it. Plus, aero is everything.”

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Stage 5: Tour de Quarintiné. Mudgè Pônd - Downtowné Lakevillé

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