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Old 10-03-2011, 01:21 PM   #6 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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I won't necessarily accelerate up the hill, but power up the hill at optimum BSFC. If that means accelerating, then I put in some glides as appropriate. If it means losing speed, I do that. If it means losing too much speed, downshift and attack the hill faster next time.
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