Sounds as if he's right.

Maintaining your momentum is key, no doubt about that. And it's too easy for those of us who live in hilly places to forget that riding in hills has aspects that won't be second nature to flatlanders. I frequently power up short climbs in the drops, and in the big chainring, because I've retained my speed from the last descent and know it's the most economical way to get me over it.

Glad you enjoyed it. Not so slow after all, eh?