The Mt. Weather climb (and the shorter Naked Mountain climb) actually seem shorter on the 3rd pass. Obviously they're taking less time now, but now that I know the route, it seems a tad less intimidating.
I still get apprehensive approaching the first steep sections, but now, it is a bit more routine to gear down, spin up and just keep climbing. I'll stand out of the saddle for a few cycles, then spin some more. Since this is the last big weekend before the Mt. Mitchell ride, I may do the loop on Saturday, then again on Monday - to see how I do with 110 miles and 10K of climbing with a days rest. The rest of the time before Mitchell will be a few commutes and a shorter weekend ride, then I head down for the June 9th event.....
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2020 Giant Defy 2
Fuji Cross Pro
Scattante 650-R trainer bike
'06 Kona Jake the Snake