RADMONIKA RIDES THE VUELTA HOURS BEFORE THE PRO'S

"Altogether it was 3,058km, 129 hours of riding and 49,337m of elevation gain in 21 stages. That's a daily average of 145km, 6 hours of riding and 2,349m of climbing. I loved every single minute of it. The early morning wake up calls at 4:30am , the sunrise a few hours later, the conversations with new friends, crossing the finish line just hours ahead of the pro's, driving to the next hotel, enjoying the local cuisine and breathing in every moment of a rich, intense experience."

"For the majority of the ride I used a Stevens Ventoux road bike spec'd with Ultegra 50-34T on the front and a 30T cassette at the back. The most important thing for me was not to overcharge the legs, so this gearing was perfect to keep spinning all day long.  Di2 was a huge daily pleasure as well."

From the junction box, the signal moves to the front- and rear-chain derailleurs, which each contain a microprocessor and a motor. When the rear derailleur receives a downshift signal, it moves the chain's rear track one gear. As needed, the front derailleur's motor also moves its side of the chain slightly to keep the chain. From the junction box, the signal moves to the front- and rear-chain derailleurs, which each contain a microprocessor and a motor. When the rear derailleur receives a downshift signal, it moves the chain's rear track one gear. As needed, the front derailleur's motor also moves its side of the chain slightly to keep the chain.

"This project wouldn’t have been possible without a dedicated team that volunteered their time for the success of this project. I am eternally grateful for all the sponsors who believed in this project, who put their trust in me and who believed in doing something “crazy” and seemingly impossible!"

Watch a day in the life of Monika's challenge here.

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