I rode Transient again today after a hiatus of over three weeks. I managed all the switchbacks bar a silly mistake on one, but most importantly I made it around the nemesis corner (on the second attempt). And it was SO EASY, I have no idea why it was such a big deal in my mind.
I also made it up without stopping.
Unfortunately the track has changed and a favourite challenging switchback has been removed. It looks fairly permanent too, and has so far been replaced with a fairly pedestrian stretch. Certainly much less physically taxing too. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I do miss the old corner.
It did serve as a reminder that when you’re stuck, a break is best.
It was also quite liberating not feeling tied to the segments and overall ride times by Strava. I have no idea how fast I was and I don’t care.