Comments on: Cycle Climbing Techniques

By: Steep Hills | Cycling UK

Steep Hills | Cycling UK — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:37:17 +0000

[...] Readers Question: What is the best way to climb a hill that is steep at first but near the top really eases off? I usually ease in on the less steep part and then attack the last part of the steep section but my speed dies on the less steep section:( Really enjoy the info:(from Cycling climbing techniques) [...]

By: Artur

Artur — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:14:12 +0000

What is the best way to climb a hill that is steep at first but near the top really eases off? I usually ease in on the less steep part and then attack the last part of the steep section but my speed dies on the less steep section:( Really enjoy the info:)

By: Min

Min — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:04:44 +0000

I agree and tend to stay seated unless the hill is stupidly steep, then it becomes more difficult to pedal unless you stand up.