How to Win from a Solo Breakaway

// DATA
• Rider: Jonathan Lee
• Weight: 147lbs (66.7 kg)
• Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
• FTP: 305
• Duration: 0:48:36
• NP: 292
• AP: 247
• Average Speed: 25.1mph (40.39 kph)
• Distance: 20.34 miles (32.73 km)
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[@TurneyUK]

That’s astonishing, it looks like the guy that hops the roundabout tried to take the other guy out. Sketchy dude!

[@davidstrong7854]

Dude trying to cut the course short then crashed. Best case of instant karma !

[@katrinagwen]

Jonathan's been killin matches in the front most of the race and still breakaway solo a few laps to finish...You dawg!

[@levivv]

shoulda spent more time on that crash, that was kinda insane

[@TrainerRoad]

Since it didn't play into affecting the outcome, we let the footage speak for itself, but it's fair to say hopping a round about that forces you to collide with the race line isn't a great option. Luckily both riders were okay!

[@MorganBrown]

@@TrainerRoad it's tough when when your cameras pick up friends, who you race with frequently, doing stupid things in races.

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Love the cloud formations in the background. Good video.

[@peteplastow6797]

Great video, did something similar myself. I was in disbelief until a lap to go💪

[@kajet666]

Pet has got such non-aero hair!

[@williesmitcycling]

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[@DanThemes]

Thanks for adding the speed in "kph" for us people who use the correct unit of speed :P

[@Dayumhesgood]

No need for tactics. Just do what I do, work until about 10-15 mins to go then just do 500+ watts all the way to the line.

[@Nomgoose]

Man, I am flabbergasted by Jonathan's strength on the bike. I'm about the same weight as him (although 2 inches taller) and that FTP he has seems totally unattainable to me. Tried to hang with a group going 25 mph the other night, and I felt like I needed another 30 watts in FTP just to hold onto the tail of the thing. Really impressed with Jonathan's numbers. Something to aspire to.

[@TrainerRoad]

Jonathan's a beast! But always remember that it's all about consistency. You don't get those kinds of numbers overnight :)

[@mitchellsteindler]

Sometimes being up front is easier. Theres often a better draft, and of course less acceleration.

[@mitchellsteindler]

I should say, towards the front

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Whereas I am the same height and 10% heaver, wondering where I am going to lose another 7kg from haha

[@mitchellsteindler]

Your power is really impressive. Congrats!

[@kmac720]

Solid video! Looks like a really fun course, and if it seemed like you were out solo a while, I"m sure it was an eternity while you were doing it.

[@Woodsford123]

Nice work! I love these videos. It makes we want to try this in my next race...

[@whisp8]

Gratz man, keep up the great videos!

[@williamortiz13]

So cool! Great race man 🚲 🔥

[@stug45]

Well done! Great time to attack. Can we have more solo breakaway tips?

[@TrainerRoad]

He did time it well! There is definitely more race tips to come. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching! :-)

[@watchanddiscover1]

That was a sweet course!!

[@NewEnglandDirtRoadie]

guy is 2" taller than me, and 20lbs lighter i do NOT understand. I'M NOT FAT!!!! I SWEAR!!!

[@DavidvdGulik]

It's just bonestructure and bodytype. You gotta work with what you get i guess. I'm 181cm, which is 6" I believe and I'm usually hovering between 65 and 67 kg (143 -147lbs according to google). I know guys who I can drop on climbs, but I can only just about hang in their wheel if they're powering on a flat road. Which is not ideal since i live in a country as flat as a pancake

[@uomorana71]

did it rain after the race?

[@TrainerRoad]

Yes it did! Before and after. Crazy spring weather in Nevada!

[@rieckstudio]

Perhaps Pete let you win??

[@maguilecutty]

attacking after a crash is a dog move. period!

[@uomorana71]

not dog, human move

[@Dylan-fw9um]

Nobody attacked after a crash?

[@NoBrakes23]

They were all sprinting for the finish.

[@justinevans5925]

I don’t even have to watch this, how stupid, just be stronger than everyone else. Done.

[@TrainerRoad]

Justin Evans Jonathan wasn’t the highest watt/kg in the race. He’s around 4.5 in this race and the highest is 5.1. He went at the right time, that’s combined with his fitness is why he won

[@ssanderson12]

Being stronger than everyone else doesn't necessarily win races. I can sit behind someone with an FTP 75 watts higher than mine, then out sprint them at the end of a long race and win. The other rider was a stronger rider, but I was smarter and a better sprinter.