With Pace Little Sugar recap with Andrew L’Esperance, points analysis, and listener experiences
Oct 18, 2025
Andrew L’Esperance, a professional off-road cyclist with a rich background in mountain biking and marathon racing, offers insights on his impressive third-place finish at Little Sugar. He shares the tactical dynamics of the race, revealing pivotal moments that shaped his performance. Andrew also discusses his unique tire choices and the impact of feed zones on the chase. He highlights his season's journey from Cape Epic to the Grand Prix, emphasizing training adjustments and nutrition strategies that contributed to his consistency. Tune in for his thoughts on the upcoming Big Sugar!
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Torbjørn's Big-Sugar Experience Matters
- Torbjørn Road is the only one among the top four to have previously won Big Sugar, giving him confidence in a long-race sprint finish.
- Shortening the race could shift advantage to his sprinting strength.
Prepare For Weather And Mechanical Chaos
- Expect rain and course changes; prepare for mechanical unpredictability and shortened formats.
- Bring full spare supplies and consider tougher tires and mountain gearing for steep punchy climbs.
New Course Favors Mullet Gearing
- The new Big Sugar course keeps punchy terrain until the end and adds a steep short climb that favors mountain gearing.
- Payson expects many riders to switch to a mullet setup after pre-rides to handle the final pitch.