LOTOJA Arrival
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Leg distances and cutoff times come directly from the official 2026 LOTOJA Cyclist Bible. Leg time fractions (13% / 15% / 26% / 25% / 15% / 19-21%) are derived from typical LOTOJA finish patterns: Leg 1 is the flat Cache Valley warmup; Legs 2 and 3 contain the major climbs (Strawberry 22 mi, Geneva, Salt River KOM at 7,630 ft); Leg 4 is rolling through Star Valley; Leg 5 descends through Snake River Canyon to Teton Village with one final climb. Headwinds, weather, group dynamics, and individual climbing strength shift these fractions by 2 to 5% in either direction.

Climb time estimates apportion ~60% of Leg 2 time to the Strawberry climb, ~25% of Leg 3 time to Geneva, and ~20% of Leg 3 time to Salt River, based on the climb-to-leg distance and gradient ratios. Sustained climb power targets (80-88% FTP for Strawberry, 88-95% FTP for Salt River) reflect typical endurance pacing guidance for sustained efforts of 45 to 90 minutes.

Calorie burn estimates use 4.5 kcal per pound per hour, a conservative average for sustained moderate-intensity cycling. The official LOTOJA race guide estimates total energy expenditure up to 15,000 calories per racing cyclist when basal metabolism, climbing, and headwind work are included. Per-hour fueling targets (60 to 90g carbs / 240 to 360 kcal per hour) follow the standard sports nutrition guidance for events over 2 hours.

This is a planning tool, not a prediction. Use the splits as a pacing reference, not a guarantee. Veteran tip: build a 10 to 15% buffer against the published cutoff times. The numbers above are what success looks like; race day always asks for a little more.