Originally Posted by
sanmateoclimber
These perspectives are all helpful, thanks. My pace wasn't out of my standard ability, but I think my next goal is going to be to do this ride at a deliberately slow pace, with no other objective than to get through it smoothly and enjoy the scenery. Then onward & upward from there.
Bonk happens.
That's a good tactic.
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