Looking to start doing a few more hills

[Deleted member 26715]

Clydesdale's are wonderful gentle animals, I think I insult them being compared to them

 

[Sharky]

Something I only discovered recently is the value of a good grip on the brake hoods while climbing; I was sweating my way up The Struggle, average 8% and maximum 22% and I realised my sweaty mitts were allowing my hands to squirm around on the brake hoods, reducing my ability to grip the bars firmly. Stopped half way and removed the mitts and I was amazed at the improvement in climbing efficiency.

I found that as well. Removing mitts gives you a much cleaner/firm hold on the hoods.

 

[Zipp2001]

WAIT! You only weigh 117 pounds?

15.57 stone I'm was dreaming of when I was born (218 lbs,)

 

[MrBeanz]

15.57 stone I'm was dreaming of when I was born (218 lbs,)