Originally Posted by
spinwax
You might, but many don't hense the reason two guys that have the same build, same WKG, same position on a bike, etc may have completely different outcomes on the TT or in a climb.
We might be defining "mental state" differently in this case, but I don't think that there's a de facto different mental or physical difference between climbing or not. Focus, concentration, knowing your limits, and a willingness to suffer for long periods... but yes, when I hear guys go "I hate my TT bike" or "I hate climbing" I know how they'll probably ride in the race. And of course being in a mass start vs. a TT is different, unless you're OTF solo a lot.