However, Huang Chong, who was currently sticking close to the four breakaway riders at an average speed of over 60 km/h, replied with a resolute tone:
"I know. But to avoid getting repeatedly pulled back and forth by the peloton on the climb, I think actively breaking away is the better choice.
Although I'll have to take turns pulling during the breakaway, and the energy consumption is far greater than just drafting in the peloton.
But as long as I can handle the high-paced riding, I should be able to stay in the breakaway almost all the way to the finish line.
Even if the peloton catches me by then, it will just be a battle between the sprinters before the finish, and the GC Cyclists will just have to finish safely.
Once that happens, I just need to cross the line without any time gaps, and I won't lose any time to the other teams' GC leaders."
Hearing Huang Chong's explanation, Coach Han frowned and thought it over carefully.
