MENS
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Taking place about 40k outside of the metropolis, Piedra Roja will host this Pan-Am Cup for its second year running.
The course features a borderline wetsuit swim in a small calm reservoir, a windy out and back false flat bike, and a hilly run. Overall the course is tough and temperatures can play a factor.
Headlining the Mens field we have Pan-Am games Champ Colucci (BRA), New flag chaser Quinchara (COL), and local favourite Vande Wyngard (CHI).
Looking over this field it would appear that a front group of about 12 should come out together with Perez (MEX) and Matos (BRA) leading the bunch. Take Perez with the leadout.
Within the first 100m of the bike there is a U-Turn into a long gradual climb. These first couple k's may offer a chance for some stronger riders to either bridge up or make a break. With a smaller field and lack of depth an early break could have potential. With a heated New Flag race in the Pan-Am region, the door is open for Vande Wyngard and Quinchara to steal some points on the others. Look for both of these players, along with Colucci, Perez and the San Diego hungry Americans, Collington and Brandon (USA) to seeking opportunities on the bike.
Into T2 I think we have a group of 10 ready for the run. As mentioned, the run is quite technical and hilly. The high athlete with good power/weight and leg strength remaining after the bike will be well suited here.
At the line I think we see:
Colucci, Pimentel (BRA), Vande Wyngard [PAN-AM]
New Flag Watch: Quinchara, Vande Wyngard
Darkhorse: Matos
WOMEN
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Quite unsure about this field and how things will unfold. Will keep it short.
Jang (KOR) with the swim leadout.
Podium: Grimaldo (COL), Diaz (CHI), Jang
New Flag Watch: Jang [ASIA]
Darkhorse: Anyone
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