Originally Posted by
Jiggle
Climbing is easier because you're looking forward to resting on the descent. That's why riders agree that Paris Roubaix is the hardest race. There's no letup.
I prepped for a century ride with a hair under 6k ft of climbing by doing a bunch of 60-80 mile flat rides (I live in a valley) and the century was surprisingly easy. I was ready to pig out at the end for sure but it was easier than I thought, even with the last 30 miles being into a headwind.