Race report by Nathalie
TRAKA 360 – P6 ✨
Second time racing this incredible event in Girona – and I’ve honestly never felt this calm before a start line.
320 km of racing. Around 290 km of it alone. Just me, the bike, and the quiet work of holding a pace for hours on end.
I was scared of the distance – or maybe the time it would take. But there was also something beautiful in not fully knowing. In trusting the process, the preparation… and myself.
I felt strong, both physically and mentally.
No real lows – just a slow fade in the final hours when the energy deficit finally caught up with me. A reminder that I’m still learning. Still refining.
The last technical sections weren’t pretty.
I could barely steer. I had to get off, walk, just keep moving forward in whatever way I could.
But I crossed the line – and held on to 6th place, a position I had for most of the race.
To get into top 10 at The Traka is something I’ve been visualizing since last year – standing on that stage, spraying champagne 🍾
At the same time… I had let myself dream of top 5. And I think that matters too. Because it means I’m allowing myself to reach. And the best part? There will be more races. More chances. More versions of me to discover.
