The Traka in Photos
The Traka this year was one of the hardest races I have ever done. Not only was the course challenging but the race was stacked with some of the best gravel riders from Europe and North America. In the end I finished 12th, after fighting for 6th position most of the day but making a fuelling error which cost me dearly in the last 20km, almost to the point of not finishing. I am dissapointed in the end result but proud of how I raced the first 182km. I can feel myself geting closer and closer to the top spot.
Throughout the week in Girona I was lucky enough to have Chiara and Nils capturing amazing photographs before, during and after the event. In this blog I wanted to share the race through those photos! I hope you enjoy :)
Getting race ready!
Photo: Chiara Redaschi
4:30 am wake up call the morning of the race. Last minute prep, checking tire pressures.
Photo: Chiara Redaschi
Pre race coffee!!!
Photo: Chiara Redaschi
Getting my hydro pack sorted with the help of Alessandro! I wore it in my jersey this time. Apparently it is more aero ;)
Photo: Nils Laengner
Start line- 6:50am making sure my route is downloaded!
Photo: Nils Laenger
Final moments before the race talking with my friend Hannah!
Photo: Nils Laengner
7am the Traka begins!!!
Photo: Nils Laenger
After the first climb of the race- already suffering!
Photo: Nils Laengner
Going through the flat section of the race- km 50-118
Photo: Nils Laengner
On the longest climb of the day, which also felt like the hottest part of the day!
Photo: Chiara Redaschi
Suffering in the last 20Km…
Photo: Nils Laengner
After 200km finally made it to the end…. I wasn’t sure I would!
Photo: Nils Laengner
Post race exhaustion and disappointment :(
Photo: Nils Laengner
Hard and hot race!!
Photo: Chiara Redaschi
More fatigue and disappointment
Photo: Nils Laengner
Post race exhaustion
Photo: Chiara Redaschi
This picture sums up my feels: Exhaustion and disappointment… until next year!
Photo: Nils Laengner
Thank you to Nils and Chiara for capturing all my emotions at this crazy race! It’s time to get ready for the big one… Unbound! Stay tuned for more insight into my prep :)