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It defo pays to know the hill. Leith Hill especially due to it's changes in pitch like you said. Don't be too put out, it was your first ever race on a hill you don't know! Takes a good few before you work out how to go really deep, I still get it wrong as many times as I get it right.
Do a few more, you'll find your groove. It feels great when you nail it.
dbr
Rode something like a 4:30 today on Leith. Felt a bit flat after as didn’t feel like my best. No idea how I’ll rank with that.
I got lucky with traffic a car stopped in front of me but I managed to go around, didn’t disrupt me too badly. Bit of a headwind too.
Think the main thing was the varying gradient didn’t suit me. Averaged 410w for the ride which is lower than I’d hoped.
Anyway got to see @luft and @dbr So not all bad. Onwards to Wigmore next weekend.