Julián Sanz wins the triathletes of the Urbiko Triatloi in the challenge 300 Km BKOOL
Ultra-distance cyclist Julián Sanz surpassed 302 kilometers on the BKOOL virtual training system in 8 hours and 19 minutes, winning the challenge he had set himself when facing three triathletes from the Urbiko Triatloi Taldea team in Basauri who completed 100 km each. .
The three triathletes were unable to maintain the pace that Julián maintained for more than 8 hours in which he remained impassive and focused on his bike.
The event took place at the Arrigorriaga Sports Center, during the celebration of the II Indoor Triathlon, witnessing another achievement of Champion Julián Sanz, who tirelessly never ceases to surprise those who see the only Spanish runner who has competed up close and in action. in the Race Across America.
Has it been difficult for you to keep up with the three triathletes you faced?
My goal was to be regular. Staying at my threshold throughout the 300 kilometers was the only way to maintain the pace at each relay change by the Urbiko team.
Did you ever see the challenge in jeopardy?
At kilometer 160, I had a disadvantage of 1 and a half kilometres, and I really found it difficult to maintain the pace set by the second relay, the one set by Raúl Gómez del Río, but I was able not to move away, even turning around facing the kilometer 200, where I started with 1,7 kilometers ahead of the last relay carried out by Ramón García. Seeing that I could maintain the advantage, the last 50 kilometers I increased the pace and was able to gain 7 km to finish the challenge with this advantage, being very satisfied to see that the body was able to respond heading into the final stretch.
Has the competition system been attractive with BKOOL teams?
It has been very attractive and very pleasant to ride on these virtual equipment, and it is also very enjoyable to be able to view real images recorded during the Vuelta a España and reproduced during the challenge and reproducing the hardness as more or less resistance depending on the unevenness. This makes the motivation greater. A great system created by the BKOOL team.
Are there new challenges ahead with this system made here?
Yes, it may be a way to continue competing in winter and that is very motivating.
Next season, what are your goals?
Compete. Compete in the World Cup, in the Race Across America. I only think about competing, continuing to progress and competing. To do this we need to make our way by seeking the necessary financial support and that work is what occupies us now.
