how to tackle a massive hill @ the start

[photography27]

hi guys and girls
how do i tackle a very steep hill as soon as i get out my door, this is first thing in the morning on my way to work, i dont have chance to warm up or anything, the hill is there waiting for me!!

on bikely it says on the graph that my route starts at 342ft and the top of the hill is 420ft....

it is knackering lol, any advice would be welcome

 

[BentMikey]

A 24m hill? HTFU!!

 

[photography27]

i'm trying to get the bikely site up so i can post the graph so you can see what i mean

 

[photography27]

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/home-to-work360689

this is my route, if you click on show top left and then elevation you can see it, i cant copy and paste the graph

 

[marinyork]

I have a similar incline in terms of length and gradient in one direction. Just honk it or spin merrily away. Your legs will feel like sludge anyway when it's cold.

 

[jimboalee]

Fill an old rucksack with pebbles to 25kg.

Keep it in the shed / garage near the bike.
Before the ride out, put the rucksack on and do thirty squats in as many seconds.

Whip the rucksack off, get on your bike quick and GO!

 

[the reluctant cyclist]

I start my route going down a very steep hill. That's a shock to the system on a cold morning!! Gosh it makes your eyes water!!!! It's also not a great way to finish your route!!!!

 

[jimboalee]

Fill an old rucksack with pebbles to 25kg.

Keep it in the shed / garage near the bike.
Before the ride out, put the rucksack on and do thirty squats in as many seconds.

Whip the rucksack off, get on your bike quick and GO!

PS. This is a good trick for any cyclist with 1 minute to spare who want's to keep their legs conditioned.

In fact, a better idea is to do leg presses in the garage with the wall, an old car and a pair of ramps...

 

[bad boy]

PS. This is a good trick for any cyclist with 1 minute to spare who want's to keep their legs conditioned.

In fact, a better idea is to do leg presses in the garage with the wall, an old car and a pair of ramps...

+1 thats spot on but its important to do it properly and support your back.

 

[on the road]

The trick is not to try to get up there too fast.

 

[jimboalee]

+1 thats spot on but its important to do it properly and support your back.

I knocked the legs off an old armchair.

If I slip, the car rolls to rest on the front of the chair's arms.

 

[Wocce Racer]

Just ride it.

 

[Mycroft]

Walk/Push?

 

[Matthames]

I start my route going down a very steep hill. That's a shock to the system on a cold morning!! Gosh it makes your eyes water!!!! It's also not a great way to finish your route!!!!

I feel your pain as I have a similar situation.

 

[BentMikey]

Did any of you look at the actual climb involved? It's tiny, barely rates as a hill, and I don't live in Wales.