Newbie Test: 10KM, Average Speed 20KM/H

"Cycling Optimization System?"

"Th-"

"I actually became one of the chosen?"

Huang Chong stared at the virtual panel that had suddenly appeared before him, freezing for a moment before joy flooded his heart.

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They said that if a reborn person didn't get a cheat, they might as well not have been reborn.

Who would've thought his luck would finally turn around too!

He was no stranger to systems.

Back when he worked as a cashier in his hometown, he often passed his spare time reading webnovels.

Without another word, he decisively muttered in his mind:

"Yes!"

The system then displayed his personal data, along with the specifics of the Newbie Test.

[Host: Huang Chong]

[Weight: 75KG]

[FTP: 160W] (maximum average power per hour)

[Cadence: 72]

[Sprint Explosiveness: 40]

[Bike Handling: 31]

[Cornering Ability: 30]

[Terrain Prediction: 34]

[Mental Fortitude: 91]

[Beginner Optimization Points: 0]

[Overall Evaluation: A complete cycling beginner who has yet to get started. Urgently needs to improve his weaknesses and overcome the Newbie Wall.]

[Newbie Test: Complete a 10KM ride with an average speed of 20KM/H. Reward: 2 Beginner Optimization Points, Training Recovery Energy Gel x1.]

[Training Recovery Energy Gel: After consumption, it can completely relieve lactic acid buildup and physical fatigue caused by training within 12 hours, while repairing minor injuries caused by exercise.]

"Just as expected, this is a reborn person's benefit. Webnovels truly don't deceive me!!"

Huang Chong's eyes gleamed, but he was also irritated enough by his pathetic legs to laugh.

His stats were truly painful to look at. Every part of him was a weakness!!

Only his sprint explosiveness and mental fortitude were somewhat passable, and the former was only boosted by the fact that he'd just graduated from college and had a slightly chubby build.

But the problem was, if he wanted to win the Tour de France, he had to become a GC rider—a so-called all-round road cyclist—and conquer the countless mountains of France.

At 178 centimeters tall—a road cyclist shouldn't be too tall—his 75KG weight was completely excessive.

Especially since his FTP was only 160W. Divided by his 75KG body weight, his power-to-weight ratio was a pitiful 2.13 w/kg.

What did that mean?

World-class professional riders had a baseline power-to-weight ratio of at least 5.7+.

As for riders he liked, such as Vingegaard and Pogačar, they were roughly his height and weighed just over 60KG. Yet when they attacked in the Tour de France mountains, their power-to-weight ratios could reach a terrifying 7.0+ for sustained efforts lasting over half an hour.

So for a GC rider, the heavier you were, the less capable you were of climbing.

As for his high mental fortitude, it was probably because he'd crossed too many mountains on two wheels in his previous life. He'd long since developed the mindset and resilience to endure hardship, so that stat was fairly impressive.

But with the system, everything would be different.

"As long as I optimize my weaknesses, I can stand at the top of the world?

Then won't I be able to use the system's help to grind Van der Poel, Ganna, Vingegaard, Pogačar, and all the world's greatest road cyclists into the dirt?

Starting today, quit—no, lose weight!!!"

Huang Chong's blood surged as he immediately made his decision.

He carefully checked whether there was any punishment listed after the reward for failing the task, but found none.

It had to be said, the rewards were quite a pleasant surprise. The "Beginner Optimization Points" were obviously meant to directly improve his various weaknesses.

As for the Training Recovery Energy Gel, its description alone showed that it was good stuff, though he'd have to use it before knowing its exact effects.

"Old Huang, what are you spacing out for? Don't tell me Zhou Ming actually pissed you off? You're not that petty!"

Seeing Du Wei waving his fingers in front of his face, Huang Chong came back to his senses and gave a disdainful smile.

"Me, mad at him? What a joke. That Zhou bastard can show off in front of me for a few more days. Sooner or later, I'll face him head-on, and right in front of that bike bunny of his, I'll drop him so hard he won't be able to keep up!!"

"That's the spirit! Now that's you!!"

Du Wei approvingly patted Huang Chong on the shoulder.

Aside from being a little pudgy, his friend actually had quite defined and handsome features. If he slimmed down, he'd definitely be far better-looking than a slick-haired pretty-boy rich kid like Zhou Ming. Too bad bike bunnies were generally shallow and only cared about money.

He didn't forget to remind him:

"Still, Zhou Ming's skills may be average, but he started cycling much earlier than you, and his gear is better too. If you need it, you can ride my Specialized SL7 when you race him.

Of course, you'll need to raise your average speed above 30KM/H before you have any chance of beating him."

"No need. A real rider relies on his legs, not his equipment. What's so hard about beating a spoiled brat who cruises at 30KM/H on flat roads? I'm a man who's going to win the Tour de France!"

Huang Chong grinned, revealing neat white teeth, but his eyes were as fierce as a wild wolf's.

"Fine, looks like you really do have lofty ambitions. Then once you upgrade bikes, don't put your Giant Ninth-Generation TCR ADV 3 on Xianyu. Make sure you leave it to me."

Going along with Huang Chong's words, Du Wei started spouting nonsense too:

"Then I'll hang it in the most conspicuous spot in the shop and tell everyone that this was the first bike used by the Tour de France champion back in the day. Not only is he my best buddy, but I was also the one who got him into road cycling in the first place!"

Bragging was tax-free, and Du Wei got more animated the more he talked.

But what he was really thinking was that Huang Chong might not have much trouble beating Zhou Ming, but winning the Tour de France?

Wasn't that complete nonsense!

Leaving aside the fact that Huang Chong had only been into road cycling for a few months and was even weaker than him, he'd already graduated from college.

What athlete in the world only started going professional after graduating college?

Their shared idol, Pogačar, had already won the Tour de France at twenty-one. The man had been training since childhood.

"No problem. As the saying goes, when one man attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs rise to heaven. Once I become Tour de France champion, I definitely won't forget Brother Kun's guidance!"

Huang Chong answered boldly, then pushed his entry-level ride outside, ready to go for a spin.

It was quitting time, and he couldn't wait to complete the Newbie Test and claim the system's rewards.

"I'm heading out for a ride. Don't wait for me for dinner!"

After saying that, he walked out. Once he reached a nearby cycling greenway and built up to his best speed, he muttered in his mind:

"Start test!"

A pile of real-time data immediately appeared before his eyes:

[Average Speed: 25], [Power: 156]

[Cadence: 70], [Heart Rate: 171]

[Gradient: 1%], [Distance: 0.5]

"Damn, this system is so smart it can even work as a bike computer?"

Huang Chong glanced at the data above, then compared it with the Magene bike computer he'd separately bought and installed on his handlebars. He found that the two were extremely close.

The only difference was that since he'd only been riding for a short time and knew he was still a beginner, he hadn't installed a power meter on his road bike. Therefore, his Magene bike computer couldn't display his exact power.

Yet the system displayed his real-time power data with absolute clarity.

And those numbers represented his true current level, already close to the limit of what he could reach in Zone 4.