"During my training sessions and competitions, I notice that I struggle to distribute my energy properly. How can I manage my energy level better and therefore perform better?"

Racing wisely and having a lot of self-knowledge is important to perform well. That means never going too deep and trusting that the competition will. Always keep an eye on your power meter and don't (always) react to the competition's cutting demarrages. Making optimal use of the energy you have during an effort, also called pacing, is a skill in itself and requires a lot of training.

Constant speed

Running a course with hills and mountains at a constant speed is impossible. After all, you can't ride up and down a mountain at 45 mph. Instead, it is advisable to play with your power. Deliver a lot of power during the climb (the speed is low, so the time gain is high) and use the descent to recover.

In addition to making smart use of course sections (downhill, uphill, windward, headwind), it is important for riders to look for their FTP (Functional Threshold Power) power in their training sessions. Something special happens in the body when riding at FTP power. This is the highest power the rider can deliver without his or her legs really souring. As soon as you exceed the FTP power, the legs acidify and an effort can be sustained much less long.To find out your ideal power output, you especially need a lot of self-knowledge, good course knowledge but also nerves of steel. After all, the competition races differently than you do. Trust in your own quality and preparation.