Originally Posted by
WhyFi
There is such a thing as cumulative fatigue. Climbing can certainly cause you to exert above your comfort zone if you're not careful, and once your legs are cooked, you'll be in limp home mode for the day, regardless of 10 or 15 minute coasting sessions.
Absolutely! See my post above. I'm not a strong climber but if I'm wanting to go the distance I have to pace myself and conserve as much energy as possible on the hills. Harder to hold back early in the ride when I'm fresh and strong but if I don't I'll pay for it later.