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Old 05-13-2008, 01:15 AM   #40 (permalink)
monroe74
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diff: "What about gliding up the hill and pulsing down it?"

I tend to think that the two approaches are equivalent, as far as pure, theoretical energy calculations are concerned.

As a practical matter, I think it usually makes more sense to pulse going uphill, because this helps minimize the differential between your maximum and minimum speed. A big differential could lead to issues with aero drag, laws, safety, and other drivers.
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