Originally Posted by
gregf83
Always better to push harder on the steeper section. If you push hard on the shallow section you'll waste energy as the aero drag becomes significant.
My feelings exactly.
I'm a good climber, not the strongest, but stronger than most. I found that racing into the climb only gets you to your threshold too fast and you'll max out too early. Save your max effort for the steeps to get your
PR on Strava.