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Pacing and the False Flat

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  1. A gradual rise can invite needless acceleration, so effort should stay steady when the road looks flat. It is easy to mistake a deceptive gradient for a level stretch and instinctively push harder to maintain a perceived speed, only to find the legs screaming when the slope actually steepens.

    Visual cues are often unreliable. Relying on a screen or a specific wattage target can be just as problematic if it ignores the reality of the road and the creeping effect of fatigue. The goal is efficient climbing, not chasing a number while the terrain changes.

    Do you rely on a specific power target for these sections, or do you use a more effort-based approach to pace your climbs?

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