the hills are killing me

[Moodyman]

I developed a love for the hills during my first winter commuting.

In cold weather, you'll love hills as they warm you up. Flats and descents will freeze yer tits off.

 

[Garz]

haha very true. In winter they have their advatages, however going out and forgetting your overshoes is something you dont forget once it happens!

 

[Fab Foodie]

I always think that if you have to walk up a hill you have the wrong size cassette/gear combination.That almost seems a bit of tradition in Britain.

I tend to agree with you, gearing's an oh so macho subject. Slowly but surely botttom end gearing is improving for the mass Cyclist.

Advice-wise, ianrauk is spot on, give it time, practice your tecnique and learn to RELAX on hills, tension in arms and torso wastes energy and oxygen. Warm up for at least 15 mins, gentky and warm-down the same.