How To Ride Steep Climbs On A Road Bike
Conquering climbs can often be one of the hardest parts of cycling. You see a steep hill coming up and prepare yourself to smash it but end up suffering and slowly slogging your way up. So we give you some tips that can help you get up and over those steep climbs just a little bit easier.
0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Gear selection
1:52 - Body position
3:10 - Scan the road
3:49 - Restarting a climb
4:42 - Positivity
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