Originally Posted by
Koyote
Since you seem a bit let down by your recent performances, I would suggest doing more hill work. The best way to train for climbing is by climbing, even if you have to go to the shorter hills (in your area) and do repeats.
Thought about that. Might be as simple as doing a couple of repeats on the biggest hills on a particular ride. There are some steep hills around, just not as many because of roads around some big lakes, but they exist. Might need to go visit them.