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Post by twinnies on Nov 17, 2012 22:50:58 GMT
Hello fellow sportists, I'm off out for a long cycle tomorrow and while I can tackle hills a lot better than I used to be able to I'm still struggling on the steep ones, I never feel like I'm in a low enough gear, even though I'm in the bottom one! Any advice?
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Post by higgy on Nov 20, 2012 8:53:22 GMT
Ride round them on a flatter route ;-)
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Post by carlos on Nov 23, 2012 16:14:31 GMT
What shoes/pedals are you using?
You may be able to use the cleat/clip to pull up, so you share the load.
If it's a long ascent, aim to keep a steady cadence and stay in the seat. Concentrate on the rhythm/cadence and suck it up.
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Post by twinnies on Nov 26, 2012 21:39:32 GMT
I have cleats Carl and they really do help but I need to work on my leg strength more, I guess it's just practice practice practice!
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Post by carlos on Nov 27, 2012 11:33:58 GMT
That's right - practice, tenacity and maybe a little strength training in the gym.
Barbell squat - will work quads and glutes
Deadlift - will work hamstrings and glutes
Calf raises - will work, er, calfs
For power/strength - do sets of 4-6, on your last set you should be very close to failure (i.e. a break of form)
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