Killer Hill need advice

[jasonmccullum]

So i did a 70Km ride today in 3hours

However

at 60km i hit a 16% hill that lasted for 400m

how the heck do you guys train to get over one of those hills such a long way into a ride

it killed me had to walk half of it! first time ever i had to get off the bike


Thanks for the advice

 

[Dusty Bin]

Fitness, probably. Without knowing how long you've been riding, or your weight, or how much riding you do on a regular basis it's difficult to suggest anything useful.

 

[jasonmccullum]

im 13 stone and been riding for around 2 years. and i ride 3-4 times a week. ( one long ride 60km + and 2-3 smaller rides of 30-40km).


the length of the ride isnt a issue it was just this hill took the wind out of me
after i completed the last 10 km with out any issues

 

[Rob3rt]

You simply aren't fit enough. A 15% hill, whilst being a considerable gradient, should not reduce a fit cyclist to walking!

 

[GrasB]

How do you train for that kind of thing? Long rides & short to medium duration interval training. The longer rides build up your aerobic stamina & the interval training will give you that kicking power you need.

Also gearing helps, if you're riding on a 42/53 with an 11-23 cassette then you're in trouble unless you're a strong rider, if you're on a 22/32 with 12-36 cassette then you'll climb up it with ease. 13 stone isn't exactly light but that doesn't mean that you can't climb if that 13st of muscle.

 

[jasonmccullum]

thanks for the advice

im riding a 50/39 with a 12-25 cassette

i have a body fat of around 17% so not fat or skinny either lol

just average

more fitness work needed i think

 

[Rob3rt]

There are countless threads on this general area on the forum, probably worth searching and reading a few.

 

[Born2die]

Don't listen to the voices in your head saying quit, shout shut up at your legs find something that makes you angry snap it down a gear get out out the saddle and drive for the summit if you need motivation find a point on a hedge post etc and try to get to it then move the goalposts and when push comes to pedal shout at yourself remind yourself how disappointed you will be if you have to get off its a mind game with yourself just don't quit

 

[PeteXXX]

Don't look up the hill you're riding! Your head tells you that you're knackered before your legs realize you can do it!

 

[cyberknight]

Embrace hills as your friend , go look for them and practise.

 

[buggi]

You got up eventually didn’t you? There you go, I wouldn’t say you’re not a fit cyclist, you’re just not used to hills.
You need to find more hills to ride on. And don’t look up, as said… you’re head will tell you “no way! “

 

[Dusty Bin]

If you don't look up - how will you be able to see where you are going?

 

[Rob3rt]

You got up eventually didn’t you? There you go, I wouldn’t say you’re not a fit cyclist, you’re just not used to hills.
You need to find more hills to ride on. And don’t look up, as said… you’re head will tell you “no way! “

LMFAO! In other words, not able to hold the required power output for the required duration, i.e. not fit enough.

Also, if you can hold your head up, then you should be looking ahead, not at the floor!

 

[HLaB]

@jasonmccullum keep at it and you'll get there ;-)

 

[Hill Wimp]

Don't look up the hill you're riding! Your head tells you that you're knackered before your legs realize you can do it!

Thats very true and its what i do. If i look, i never make it.