Originally Posted by
valygrl
Go ride them on weekends anyway.
Most of the big climbs around here are long rather than steep, so working on your LT on the flats during the week will probably help. DO some 20 minute sweet spot or LT intervals. It's pretty easy when you are riding flat to never add any real intensity - add some, and see if that helps.
LT and intensity are both good points. Training at LT is probably my main reason for not having too many issues.