Originally Posted by vkalia

Was wondering if that was the case (suspected so a bit, actually...).

Which bit, however: trying to manage the increase in distances for the stage rides, or trying to do both so close to each other?

Let's say I dont care about the results for either of the 2 stage rides, other than merely completing, and choose to focus entirely on the TT. Does that make things more manageable?

Thanks,
V.