Originally Posted by slvoid

I usually take a sip of water by the zoo during that straight way cause that seems to be slightly downhill. I can't imagine cranking up the hill then in the middle of it all reaching down to get some water. I usually find a gear where I can be at 120rpm at 20mph on the flat portion then use that going up the hill. The easiest way is to pace yourself until the 2nd turn then you can really crank it cause you know it'll be over soon. Speed usually depends on the wind, no wind i do about 18-19, with a headwind it's around 17, tailwind, the fastest was 21 for the first half then 23 for the 2nd half.