VI improved my second time out (TX State TT). I think that's going to come with experience, a cool feeling after 30+ years riding/racing. One thing that has hit me hard both rides is tightening up right after the turn. I feel fine accelerating back up to speed but can't settle back into the same rhythm. It's like my legs see the torque change and decide they are done for the day
I'm going to work similar pauses into my longer intervals see if that helps. Is this a common issue?