Quote Originally Posted by Alex View Post
Although I'm sure climbing will make me stronger than riding on flats, I've been thinking that I should do some longer flat rides (up to 75 miles or so) before LRRH instead of a whole lot of climbing. Whatcha think?
Very good idea. You need to get accustomed to the time in the saddle. Although don't neglect the climbing altogether, since you're quite right in that the climbing will made you stronger. And if it happens to be windy the day of LRRH, you'll be grateful for the stamina that the climbing gives you.