Steep hills.

[gavroche]

My way of tackling steep hills is simple. If I can see the end of it as I start to climb, sheer determination will see me to the top after a lot of puffing and panting.
If , on the other hand, I can't see the end of it because it is a long one, then I go up as much as I can and then it is a long walk to the top. easy!

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

That's really cool

 

[Matthew_T]

Get speed up at the bottom if it is a short hill or just select a low gear that you are comfortable to spin in and take your time up it.

On club rides we usually chase each other up the hill, it makes for a lot of puffing at the top but at least we get up the hill quickly.

 

[LarryDuff]

I tend not to look up the hill but just keep looking at the road just in front of me and grind away. When it starts to level out it's a pleasant surprise.

 

[Leodis]

Get speed up at the bottom if it is a short hill or just select a low gear that you are comfortable to spin in and take your time up it.

On club rides we usually chase each other up the hill, it makes for a lot of puffing at the top but at least we get up the hill quickly.

Do you wear cycling caps as well?

 

[BigonaBianchi]

yes I can...yes I can....yes I am ...yes I am....yes I did ...yes I did...

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

yes I can...yes I can....yes I am ...yes I am....yes I did ...yes I did...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8JesWt8tDQk#t=16s

 

[numbnuts]

Being old and having emphysema I just sit and spin in a low gear, I refuse to get off and push

 

[BigonaBianchi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=8JesWt8tDQk#t=16s

yes!! exactly that

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

yes!! exactly that

Always wanted to post that clip

 

[Hip Priest]

Anything 12% involves getting out of the saddle and 'powering' up. I can't sit and spin 'cause I haven't got a small enough gear!

Only two hills have ever seen me walking, but I've since beaten one and I'm working on an attempt at the other.

 

[Cyclopathic]

I tend not to look up the hill but just keep looking at the road just in front of me and grind away. When it starts to level out it's a pleasant surprise.

I find that when it starts to level out is when my legs really go to rubber and I want to stop.

 

[ColinJ]

My way of tackling steep hills is simple. If I can see the end of it as I start to climb, sheer determination will see me to the top after a lot of puffing and panting.
If , on the other hand, I can't see the end of it because it is a long one, then I go up as much as I can and then it is a long walk to the top. easy!

It's an interesting approach, but I think that I have spotted a wee problem with it ...

 

[musa]

I just say 'Shut up legs' i never walk up just stop and rest and continue

Well ive walked once but not out of choice more support for someone

 

[MickeyBlueEyes]

It's an interesting approach, but I think that I have spotted a wee problem with it ...

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Wow, would love a go at that ! !