Huang Chong's attack was sudden.
But as a World Tour Cyclist, Lutsenko's reaction was lightning-fast. The instant Huang Chong got out of the saddle for his fierce assault, Lutsenko immediately increased his power and stuck right to his wheel.
The two then began to tear up the long 5% grade, their legs pumping as if powered by motors.
This instantly electrified the spectators lining the country roads of Zitong Ridge—villagers waiting at their doorsteps and knowledgeable cycling fans who had arrived early, knowing this climb would be the decisive battleground. The duo's attack set the crowd on fire.
"Holy shit! Is this what a Professional Cyclist can do?"
"This is a climb with a 5% average grade!!!"
"Their speed has to be close to 40 km/h, right?"
"Terrifying! That's just fucking terrifying! I can't even hit that speed on the flats!!!"
"Go, China Team!!!"
"Go, Huang Chong! Go hard! Drop this foreigner!!!"
