The old "Go to the beach, I will join you on my bike" trick. It worked like a charm.
30k 300m vertical. Hot at midday, but few cars.
Strong winds this year.
I was working my way down the hill as a fat guy on a Vespa, no a Piaggio came into view.
I gave him "the look" as i went past.
He gave me an entirely different look.
sud