Mairiporã, São Paulo – July 4, 2025
In the cool dawn air of Vale da Garça, Mairiporã, Tamires Fanny Radatz achieved something remarkable. With a final time of 35:55 over 22.5 km, she claimed her fifth Brazilian national title her fourth in the individual time trial. Spoiler alert: she did it with a locked gear and unwavering determination, riding on the Elitewheels TT Disc Brake Bundle.
This victory is more than another jersey in the wardrobe. It is a declaration: Tamires is back, stronger than ever defying mechanical setbacks, societal expectations, and physical challenges to become a model of resilience.
From Itajaí to the Top Rung of Brazilian Cycling
Born in Indaial, Santa Catarina, Tamires Radatz discovered cycling through casual rides with family and neighbors. Though her build didn’t scream “future elite cyclist,” her grit did. As she pedaled through local routes, her coaches noticed something rare: a combination of aerobic engine, mental focus, and hunger to achieve.
By 2014 she had caught the eye of Avaí/FME Florianópolis, which welcomed her as its first female rider. Over the next seasons, she dramatically improved, winning the U23 national time trial championship in 2016 at Joinville. That victory carried her into the elite circuit.
She didn’t just enter; she conquered capturing the national elite time trial titles in 2018 (Maringá) and 2019 (Paulínia).
Motherhood, Motivation, and Momentum
When Tamires gave birth to her son Henrique in late 2023, many wondered how she’d return. But she followed through on a promise: not only to race again but to rise.
By June 2024, less than six months postpartum, she won the Elite national road race in Palmas, executing a solo effort to triumph in 3h07m35s . She transformed her new role as mother into newfound perseverance.
“Being a mother gave me extra strength,” she reflected.
“It showed me that I can juggle life’s biggest changes and still perform at the highest level.”
That performance was more than a return it was a statement: Tamires Radatz was not merely back; she was reimagined.
The 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Time Trial: A Field of Contenders
On July 4, the 2025 Brazilian National Road Championships “Campeonato Brasileiro de Ciclismo de Estrada” launched in Mairiporã. The event rallied more than 500 riders from 22 states across elite and U23 categories.
Day 1 featured the women’s 22.5 km time trial. The course wound through the Tapera Grande segment in Vale da Garça known for technical bends, rolling grades, and tricky winds. With temperatures dipping into the mid-teens at the start, conditions favored steady pacing and mental acuity.
Notable contenders included:
- Karine Frota, emerging talent with strong time-trial capabilities;
- Carolina Bilato(São José dos Campos/Instituto Athlon), a seasoned breakthrough favorite;
- Libera Raquel and Dayene Soares, determined podium seekers.
Riders took off at one-minute intervals, chasing the clock, knowing that each second determined their fate.
The Race: Adversity Meets Resolve
At 6:03 AM, Radatz pushed off the start ramp. She rode controlled and composed, yet within three kilometers a long climb cooled her driveline and mortally locked her gear. The derailleur jammed in a harder ring, forcing her to stay in a high cadence under fatigue.
For many, that would crack the race. But Tamires is no average rider.
She slowed to a manageable cadence, adjusting her pacing strategy. Rather than panic, she focused on efficiency. She moved laterally in the saddle, kept aero form, and pressed each pedal stroke with purpose. She had minutes of mechanical disadvantage yet she never surrendered an ounce of belief.
On the flats and descents, she focused on momentum; in corners, handling remained flawless even without the ideal gear to accelerate out of turns.
“My head and heart saved me,” she said post-race.
“When I realized the gears were locked, I thought: I’ve done hundreds of training hours. I can power through. This jersey is worth it.”
The Result: A Testament to Power and Poise
Her finishing time: 35 minutes, 55 seconds. That proved enough to secure gold, with Karine Frota second at 36:33 and Carolina Bilato third at 36:52.
Tamires’s time remains impressive her 2019 winning time was 35:40, and today, with a mechanical challenge, she was only 15 seconds slower. In both her athletic career and cerebral battlefield, she stayed competitive.
Elitewheels TT Disc Brake Bundle: The Silent Ally
While racers often debate gear, margins count at the elite level. Tamires made a precise choice: the Elitewheels TT Disc Brake Bundle. This wheelset brings racetrack-level features to national events:
- Full-carbon rear disc for wind-blocking performance
- Deep-section front wheel for stability and reduced drag
- Engineered valve placement and tubeless readinessoptimized for speed and puncture resilience
- Disc brake compatibility, giving confidence in technical corners.
On race morning, with a locked gear, those wheels carried her through each corner and straightaway allowing her to minimize time lost. The aerodynamic gains, especially in rolling terrain and wind, arguably offset her mechanical deficit.
Elitewheels has supported Radatz as a brand ambassador, promoting engineering precision, race reliability, and performance transparency. Their partnership underscores how elite athletes rely not only on watts and will, but also on supreme equipment that lets them spread their wings.
Official Reaction: Forged in Fire
After her victory, Tamires was both elated and introspective.
“I m very happy with this new title. I knew it would be a tough race, and I still had some problems with my preparation with the bike during the race you know, I ended up with the gears locked for most of the effort. But I stayed focused and gave it everything. This jersey represents all the effort of recent years.”
Her words highlight what’s won: not just performance, but psychological intelligence forged through adversity.
The Tactical Mind: Preparation Over Panic
Elite time trial performance requires pacing precision. Radatz calibrated her race power distribution around course features and past data. The freed-up mental bandwidth unspent on panic let her maximize focus and aerodynamic execution.
When her bike faltered, she stayed composed. With inflated importance on mental fortitude, sport psychology, and incremental gains, she executed a race of calculated confidence.
The Wider Championship: More on the Line
That week’s championship was more than just time trial glory. It shaped cohesive narratives across disciplines:
July 5: 146.8 km men’s road race along Rodovia Anchieta
July 6: 73.4 km elite women’s road race featuring Radatz as a key contender
Riders also competed for UCI-between points a pathway to bigger races and Olympic qualification.
With her ITT gold, Radatz not only cemented her status in Brazilian cycling lore but also laid psychological groundwork for possibly winning the road race emerging as a double champion, a rare feat .
International Ambitions
In April 2025, Radatz claimed 8th place at Grand Prix Surf City in El Salvador, a UCI 1.2 race Brazil’s best performance there this season. That result validated her competitiveness across borders, signaling her international progress.
Two years ahead of Los Angeles 2028, Radatz is clearly racing with global intent. She is building a trajectory that includes UCI events, carnival classics, and Olympic standards pushing Brazil toward female cycling prominence.
Advocacy Meets Athleticism
Beyond cycling, Tamires is emerging as a role model. She speaks passionately about athlete-mother balance, female representation in racing, and the necessity of structured support. She’s engaging federations, coaches, and policymakers.
Her journey spirit, results, heritage serves as an inspiration. She represents hope for female athletes who refuse to choose between parenthood and passion.
Her next steps include appearances in national youth clinics, workshops, and mentorship programs aimed at elevating Brazilian female cycling.
Victory Wrought from Tenacity and Trust
- Mechanical breakdown? Yes.
- Motherhood demands? Absolutely.
- Challenging course and rivals? Check.
- Gear set-up that delivered, era after era? Elitewheels.
If sport is more than athleticism with mind, spirit, gear, and support it matters who you choose. Tamires chose unwavering focus, confidence, and elite equipment. And today, national champion, endurance queen, and icon, she delivers.
Tamires Radatz isn’t just racing. She’s leading through adversity, partnership, preparation, and purpose.
