The race entered the final 10 kilometers. After a brief anaerobic sprint, what lay before Huang Chong was a long, 5-kilometer return downhill section with a -2.5% grade.
Seizing the opportunity, he glided down the road at high speed while pulling his water bottle from its cage. Keeping his upper body perfectly still in a highly aerodynamic tuck, he began to replenish the energy lost during the anaerobic sprint with the electrolyte sports drink the system had rewarded him with earlier.
In the support area, the coaching staff and other racers from the team were watching the event with intense focus. They could all see him drinking on the live feed from the camera moto, and incredulous expressions appeared on their faces.
This was because every single technical detail he displayed seemed more advanced and professional than any other rider's.
"This rider, Huang Chong... how is every one of his techniques so professional? Does he race both mountain bikes and road bikes?"
