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When I was doing winter base miles on club runs, I'd still attack climbs in my own inimitable style - as 'max' as you get outside of competition. Even a handful of short intensive maximal efforts has a huge effect on maintaining your edge during the off-season, without risk of burning out by the Spring.
There are plenty of people out there putting the hammer down during winter crit series or cyclo-cross races (or roller races!) who manage to get podium places in the summer.
I think this mainly applies to seasoned athletes though, rather than people building longterm base cycling fitness/strength for the first time.