Well Llani is more of a cyclist than I am - I just think I am lucky to have so many climbs (and reservoirs) nearby. On the other hand, as Simon Warren says, "there's nothing picturesque about Thwaites Brow...just focus on those (cobble)stones"!
And I don't consider myself much of a cyclist, more of a reluctant one. I only do it as I am struggling to get back running at the moment!