Originally Posted by
mike868y
for what it's worth, grolby road really really well. the only reason he popped on lap three and I didn't is because I was sucking wheel while he was dumping watts at the front on the second lap.
Data say: Lap 2 was my easiest trip up the climb (with the group), by a good 20 watts or so - but that was right after some brutal attacks and covers down by the lake. Biggest power was 1st time up (!). Lap 3 probably would've been higher, though. I just cracked. But seriously, thanks. I'm trying to make peace with it. Mostly by doubling down on my commitment to the long-term training plan I'm on, so I can crush it next year.