Stage 5 > Watopia > The Classic
Welcome to Stage 5 of the DIRT Racing Series! Get ready for an all-out solo effort as we tackle The Classic course in Zwift’s Watopia. This Individual Time Trial (iTT) stage will test raw power and pacing strategy, finishing at the banner after 13.8 km of intense racing.
Course Highlights:
- Location: The Classic, Watopia.
- Distance: 2 Laps, 13.8 km.
- Elevation: ↗ 113 m.
- Timed Segments: Jarvis KOM, Jarvis Sprint, Jarvis KOM (see below).
- Race Format: Individual Time Trial.
- Remarks: Mass start (see own pen only), TRON bike enforced and NO Draft.
- Special Feature: Part of a back-to-back race with Stage 6.
Course Description:
This short but demanding time trial course will require riders to manage their effort wisely over rolling terrain while hitting key segments to score points.
The stage begins with a mass start, giving riders the chance to settle into their rhythm before reaching the first major challenge—the Jarvis KOM. This climb is a crucial early test, with first across the line (FAL) points up for grabs, rewarding explosive climbers who can push to the top.
Following the climb, riders will need to shift focus to the Jarvis Sprint, where the fastest times (FTS) will be rewarded. Perfect execution of power output and aerodynamics will be key to maximizing speed through this flat-out section.
But the test isn’t over yet. As the race nears its finish at the lap banner, riders will take on Jarvis KOM a second time, this time competing for fastest through segment (FTS) points. Maintaining a strong pace on fatigued legs will be critical in the final push to the finish line.
With no drafting and TRON bikes enforced, each rider must rely on their own pacing strategy and strength to secure the best possible time. Will you go full gas from the start or pace yourself for a final surge? Every second counts in this high-intensity test of power and endurance!
With Stage 6 immediately following this race, pacing and energy management will be key. Will you push to the limit or conserve energy for the challenge ahead?
Saddle up, dig deep, and race against the clock in Stage 5 of the DIRT Racing Series!
Ride on!
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