Originally Posted by
Riveting
I've always attributed my "extra" endurance while doing 240w on the flats (relative to 240w climbs, both measured with a PowerTap G3 power meter) being due to the adrenaline that going faster on the flats produces (that's not produced on the climbs), as well as the advantage gained by the cooling effect of going faster on the flats.
that's really interesting; i don't know that i get much adrenaline from cruising at 20 on the flats (especially with a beta blocker haha) but the cooling may be a HUGE factor. i overheat easily.