Originally Posted by
queerpunk
I just had a rider I work with do 4x 2-minute intervals. The first 3 were on flats and the 4th was up a power climb. I am pretty sure that she totally emptied the tank up the climb in a way that is very difficult to do on the flats.
I suspect this effect is pretty common.
Of course it is easier to hold power whilst overcoming gravity. I always find my power values are far less variable on inclines too. Question is how specific is riding hills for racing on the track? Things like hip angles, application of torque...