Originally Posted by
Hermes
I think that is pretty common especially for lighter weight riders. I am more of a z3 / Z4 climber of Mount Hamilton primarily because I rode it on Thanksgiving morning as part of the Low Key Hill Climbs. I disliked the return ride post race where we have to climb the two descents. Legs were dead to me.
I am a lightweight and I get to Z3-4 climbing into bed. Fortunately, I'm happy there (in Z3-4 and bed).