Hills
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HJ
Cycling in Scotland
- Location
- Auld Reekie
Um, is that the same as Alpach in Tirol? Must check it out next time I am over there...
Sorry it is albpach near tyrol.
You can find the full set of photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchy/tags/alpbach/
You can find the full set of photos here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenchy/tags/alpbach/
HJ
Cycling in Scotland
- Location
- Auld Reekie
Found it, Alpbach in the next valley east of Zillertal, see the hill with Google Earth.
Sorry for going off topic.
Sorry for going off topic.
RedBike
New Member
- Location
- Beside the road
Hills never get any easier. You just tend to go up them that little bt quicker.
Assuming you're fit enough the gearing makes a huge difference. I have a local hill which is about 3/4 mile long and max of 20% which I find pretty hard on my triple road bike but a helluva lot easier on my mtb which has a lot lower gears despite being considerably heavier.
walker
New Member
- Location
- Bromley, Kent
http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/technique-if-climbing-is-your-weakest-link-16182
Go clipless, when climbing try pulling on the pedals more than pushing on them, I find this way I get more power out that pushing alone.
Lose weight, you can find it easier getting a lighter body up the hill rather than a fat chunker.
sod the triple, go compact, saves buying a new Rear mech too.
Practice your breathing technique, half the battle of climbing is that people find they are puffing and panting their way to the top, don't, get a steady rythym like you would when riding the flats, make sure your filling your lungs properly and only half filling them.
other than that just practice them
Go clipless, when climbing try pulling on the pedals more than pushing on them, I find this way I get more power out that pushing alone.
Lose weight, you can find it easier getting a lighter body up the hill rather than a fat chunker.
sod the triple, go compact, saves buying a new Rear mech too.
Practice your breathing technique, half the battle of climbing is that people find they are puffing and panting their way to the top, don't, get a steady rythym like you would when riding the flats, make sure your filling your lungs properly and only half filling them.
other than that just practice them
OP
OP
Lone Rider
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Costa Daurada
Right, so tomorrow, if it's not raining, I'm going to feel relaxed and breath deeply (I already have a triple), find a not to steep hill and spin my way to the top. Hopefully, after doing this several times, it should become second nature.
that's the spirit, I'm on a double and have plenty of gears in reserve on the hills on my commute, nothign extreme but proper hills (for London)
granted it's not the alps
I do recall Ditchling fondly on a triple, lowest and the granny and only just keeping going, fairly limp legs by then though
granted it's not the alps
I do recall Ditchling fondly on a triple, lowest and the granny and only just keeping going, fairly limp legs by then though
OP
OP
Lone Rider
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Costa Daurada
I forgot about loosing weight!
Since giving up smoking ten years ago the kilos have steadily gained ground. There is also the problem of middle-aged drift.
The more I cycle, the more I eat. A local university has published that moderate beer consumption is good for sportsmen.
Last year I did a two week, 1,300 km cycle ride, and lost 1.3 kilos - i.e. one gram per kilometre.
Loosing weight seems to be easier said than done. However, it would be a good solution.
Since giving up smoking ten years ago the kilos have steadily gained ground. There is also the problem of middle-aged drift.
The more I cycle, the more I eat. A local university has published that moderate beer consumption is good for sportsmen.
Last year I did a two week, 1,300 km cycle ride, and lost 1.3 kilos - i.e. one gram per kilometre.
Loosing weight seems to be easier said than done. However, it would be a good solution.