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<\/a>In the last podcast, Climb Like A Pro – Part 1<\/a>, I covered some of the basics of climbing physiology and what makes a good climber. \u00a0In part two, it's time to tackle some of the more technical aspects of your bike and your technique: namely gearing and leg speed. \u00a0Along with fitness, perhaps the most important choice you can make in terms of climbing strongly is your gearing choice. \u00a0Are you on a standard when you should be on a compact? Do you use an 11-23 tooth cassette when a 12-27 is more appropriate? \u00a0And how does your leg speed, or ability to control that leg speed, factor into those decisions? \u00a0I'll cover the following in part 2 of the “Climb Like a Pro” series:<\/p>\n- \n
- Proper crankset gearing<\/li>\n
- Proper cassette gearing<\/li>\n
- The importance of leg speed while climbing<\/li>\n
- Leg speed out of the saddle and efficiency<\/li>\n
- “Flattening” the terrain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
As noted in this podcast, here are links to some in depth information on choosing proper gearing:<\/p>\n
Choosing Crankset Gearing<\/a><\/p>\n
Choosing Cassette Gearing<\/a><\/p>\n
Be More Efficient<\/a>: Pedaling Efficiency<\/p>\n
As always, take a moment to rate the Tailwind Coaching podcast on iTunes<\/a> and help me reach more and more people. \u00a0And if you have any questions, you can either email me or post them to the Tailwind Coaching Facebook Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n
If you want to check out the rest of the “Climb Like A Pro” series, check here:<\/p>\n