Originally Posted by stea1thviper
you dont attack into a strong headwind. when you attack you want it to be at a point where effects of the pack (ie drafting) are minimalized. this will happen at the base of climbs as well since drafting will no longer be important.
If you got the legs then attack the climb, some down or there might not be any. I find a break into the wind can work out because people are much less motivate to burry themselves to chase you down unless they are riding support for another guy and their sole purpose it to chase you down.