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<\/a>If you're like most cyclists, you have one part of your ride that you just hate. \u00a0Some people hate flat roads, some hate headwinds, some even hate group riding. \u00a0More than any other part of cycling, far and away the most hated thing out there is climbing. \u00a0I can't tell you how many times I've heard people grumble about climbing or say “I'll see you at the top” at the mere sight of the road rising in front of them. \u00a0While climbing isn't fun for most of us (and those of us who find it fun are probably brain damaged) everyone out there can learn to be a better climber. \u00a0Whether the goal is to turn the screws on your local group ride, win your next race or simply suffer less, you can go uphill faster and be fresher at the top, and I'll tell you how.<\/p>\nIn the first part podcast (this topic is far too large for just one podcast) we'll discuss:<\/p>\n
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- Some of the things that “make a good climber”<\/li>\n
- What physiological skills make you faster and stronger in hills<\/li>\n
- The idea of “switching off” muscle groups and energy systems<\/li>\n
- Mental aspects of climbing strongly<\/li>\n
- Different body and hand positions and the pros and cons of each<\/li>\n
- Standing vs. Sitting<\/li>\n
- Breathing and why it's important<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additionally, you can find more information on climbing in the following posts:<\/p>\n
Climbing – Positioning Yourself For Success<\/a><\/p>\n
Climbing – Revisiting Position and Physiology<\/a><\/p>\n
Climbing – Suffer In Silence<\/a> (psychology of climbing)<\/p>\n
Breathing Techniques – Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n
Breathing Techniques – Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n
As always, feel free to rate the Tailwind Coaching Podcast on iTunes, and check out the rest of the podcast series here:<\/p>\n