Are riders ready to outperform everyone on the climb? Here are some small climbing tips to help you leave others far behind.
1. Choose the Appropriate Gear Ratio and Pace
When entering a steep slope, you should select a smaller gear ratio. Don't try to use the gear ratio suitable for flat roads for climbing at this time. Because even a seemingly short steep slope, just a few hundred meters, may take you a long time to complete.
Therefore, you need to reduce the gear ratio first and maintain a comfortable cadence to reduce muscle load, enabling you to climb for a longer time and avoid wasting physical strength.
Therefore, you need to reduce the gear ratio first and maintain a comfortable cadence to reduce muscle load, enabling you to climb for a longer time and avoid wasting physical strength.
2. Pay Attention to Your Body Posture
If you can maintain a comfortable cadence (above 80 rpm), riding in a seated position is the most efficient. At this time, slightly bend your elbows, don't shrug your shoulders, and pull the handlebars backward and downward. This can not only provide greater traction but also make the front and rear wheels grip the ground tightly.
However, when the slope becomes steeper and the gear ratio is insufficient, you need to stand up and rock the bike.
However, when the slope becomes steeper and the gear ratio is insufficient, you need to stand up and rock the bike.
3. Maintain a Certain Distance
If you are climbing in a group, the best position is at the front. Because this gives you a better view and the opportunity to choose the route, which is why riders accelerate to secure a good position before steep slopes in races.
But if you can't be at the front of the climbing group, then let the rider in front go and keep a certain distance from him to ensure you have a relatively good view as much as possible.
But if you can't be at the front of the climbing group, then let the rider in front go and keep a certain distance from him to ensure you have a relatively good view as much as possible.
In addition, try to reduce the weight before climbing. The steeper the slope, the more you need to overcome the gravity of yourself and the bike. So, try to leave unnecessary items behind before going out, and you can even pour out the water in the water bottle before the slope (if there is a supply on the way).
Also, if the road condition is poor, you can lower the tire pressure (10 - 15 PSI), or replace the tires with 25c and 28c ones to increase the grip.
Also, if the road condition is poor, you can lower the tire pressure (10 - 15 PSI), or replace the tires with 25c and 28c ones to increase the grip.
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