That’s one of the reasons the line at the port-a-potty is so long pre-race, especially when it’s a hilly course. While an extra pound of muscle is going to help you make your way up the hill, the unusable bits of that massive breakfast you had are just weighing you down. (You might even beat some of your fast buddies up the hill next time!)
and if you live in a really hilly area, no one will judge you if you swap in a compact road crankset. Only start that grind when you’re out of gears. Bottom line: If you can avoid your cadence dropping, avoid it. It might feel weird to shift down so drastically, especially if you’re on a steep hill that starts pretty abruptly, but if you can keep your pedaling cadence constant, you’ll be a more efficient climber. When it’s possible, a good climber is spinning at around 80 rpm-whatever you normally do on the flats. Most ultra-fast climbers avoid grinding, especially early in a climb. If you want to lose weight to get faster, do it slowly and carefully-don’t try to do it all at once right before that hill climb you’ve been planning. Riding with the tank low isn’t going to get you up a hill faster, no matter how many pounds you’ve dropped.
It’s a difficult balance that all cyclists deal with, but climbers especially have to find that razor’s edge where they’re lean enough to climb fast, but aren’t starving themselves to get there. But the truly strong climbers know that it’s not just about the scale, and that sacrificing energy and power for the sake of dropping half a pound simply isn’t worth it. That will help you take those deeper breaths that get you up a hill.ĭon’t freak out (too much) about your cycling weight.Įveryone knows that the lighter you are, the faster you go up hills. If your shoulders start to hunch, try relaxing your grip on the bar and dropping your shoulders to release tension in your upper back. It’s instinctive to tighten up when we climb-especially when the climb seems to go on, and on, and on-but the less effort you put into tensing your arms, the more energy you have left for your legs.
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Learn how to add climbing repeats to your training: But even when the going is good, a good climber will change position and stand up for a few pedal strokes to give some muscle groups a break, release tension, and get some blood flow back in that butt.
So many people think that once you stand, it’s because a) you’re at the final push, or b) you just can’t pedal seated anymore. Breakaways in big races often feature one guy standing and racing for all he’s worth, but to make it up a long climb, most of us mortals will climb mostly in a seated position. Staying in one position for a climb could wreck your chance at success. RELATED: The Biggest Mistake You're Making on Climbs We rounded up a few of the top elite Canadian climbers-Ben Perry, Canada's criterium national champ Robert Gutgesell, a Canadian elite road racer and Peter Glassford, a mountain biker and coach who holds the Canadian Leadville record-to share a few lesser-known tricks to climbing success. But by mastering a few strategic riding tactics and mental tricks, you can push past your crew and set the pace uphill. No matter your fitness level, climbing on a bike can be a struggle.
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