Just remember 'practice makes perfect'. It reminds me of this hill I have to face each ride. The first time I rode it I thought I was going to die and I thought the hill was never going to end. Each time got better then this past Sunday I did the hill and was there and over before I really thought about it. Now I'm thinking to myself 'why did I think that hill was that bad' no problem, mon (as the Jamaican's so deftly put things)

As far as any technical advise all I can say, is again, "practice makes perfect". Sounds like a great ride though if Pebble Beach is in the picture.