I'd say, get in a nice low gear early and take it nice and slow - don't try to zoom up the hill, pedal hard, or worry about how slow you're going. It'll take twice as long, but you'll still feel fresh at the top. A mistake people make in low gears is trying to go too fast and pedal too hard, instead of taking their time and going slow and steady. Don't stress -enjoy the ride!
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