266W vs Fatigue | Bologna Time Trial Strategy | Zwift Grand Tour Stage 16

Racing the Bologna Time Trial on Zwift! This Stage 16 of the Triqueta Grand Tour is a 34km effort with two brutal trips up the 13% gradient climb. Watch as I try to hold my gap in the category while managing a 266W FTP against mounting leg fatigue. I discuss why the downhill is crucial for recovery and how I’m preparing for the massive climbing blocks coming up in Stage 17 and beyond. Highlights: ITT starting intervals and disc wheel setup. The struggle of climbing at 13% while fatigued. Mental tactics when you're "chasing the tail" of the pack. Preview of Stage 17: Triple Twist in Watopia. Video Chapters 0:00 Stage 16 Overview: The Bologna ITT 0:38 My Strategy: Pacing for the Double Climb 1:09 The Start: Out the Gate & Gear Setup 1:45 Race Stakes: Picking up Category Points 2:06 Lap 1: The First Steep Ascent (13% Gradient) 3:03 The Fatigue Factor & Post-Tour Goals 4:07 Cresting the Hill: Calculating the Gap 5:28 The Mid-Race Grind 7:24 Entering Lap 2: Can I Hold the Lead? 8:00 Facing My Nemesis: The Final Climb 8:32 Power Numbers: 3.1w/kg vs. Fatigue 9:43 The Overtake: Mental Battles on the Bike 10:30 Changing My Mindset: Finishing the 1,000km 11:34 The Final Kilometer Sprint 12:04 Post-Race Analysis: 30 Watts Off My FTP 13:02 Previewing Stage 17: Triple Twist in Watopia --- Boost your YouTube audience with vidIQ. Use this link to unlock 500 bonus credits when you upgrade to a premium plan: https://vidiq.com/r/?code=vVn7pU