This workout is designed to simulate the demands of the Rough Road event. Periods of race-simulation effort are broken up by recovery time.

Start off in the pace, rolling along and responding to some surges as everyone tries to find their place. This is all on gravel, so even sitting in requires a lot of effort.

Someone puts in a big attack, you're forced to respond and get across the gap before they're out of sight. Don't let up when you make it there, the hard part isn't quite over.

In the group, everyone needs to take their turn or others will get itchy. Do your part, and manage your efforts so you can recover in the back. Take advantage of the terrain to catch your breath when you can.

In the last 1/4 of the race, harmony has left the group and those who can want to get rid of those who can. You're one who can, so get there and start thinking about your finishing strategy.

Those who are left are going to be the real deal. Dig deep to make the final selection. Whatever you do, don't lose the wheel! With 500m to go, match the accelerations, but be patient and wait for the sprint. When the time arrives, uncork with everything you've got, there are no second chances now!