Warm up well for the intensity required: Do what you need to do to be ready to go as hard as you plan to go. 

Endurance sports require a combination of physical and mental endurance.

Strength training is essential for endurance athletes, whether they want to improve performance or reduce the risk of injury.

The Mt Diablo Hill Climb Challenge is a cycling time trial in California, USA. It is considered one of the area's most challenging and iconic cycling hill climb time trials.