Yowamushi Pedal - Vol. 73 Ch. 621 - Quiz

[MangaDex]

 

[TakeiDaloui]

I was going to call a bit of BS on him managing to keep up here but if he's going to end up retiring here, it makes more sense. He's going to use up all his energy, making up for the difference in climbing ability but entrusting the race itself to the others.