Before you start
to climb look up at it and decide what gear you think you should
be in, the lower the better but go too low and you will tire
yourself out from spinning your legs.
Start pedaling before you start climbing the gradient,
if you find yourself in too high a gear change down but keep
pedaling, stopping and changing gear and starting again
will place too much strain through the chain. Try not to change
the front chain ring as it may cause you to stall, if you have
to change keep it smooth by pedaling
If the Gradient is low but goes on for a long time, pick
a low gear and spin the pedals, don't try to use a high gear
and force your way up the hill, spin those legs, and STAY
seated
For steep stretches or if you tire on a long shallow stretch
get up and work those pedals. When it gets really step try
lowering your chest towards the top tube, this will keep
the front wheel down and working for you rather than
up and losing momentum.
On steep stretches when you get out of the saddle try to
keep the weight over the rear wheel, too far forward and the
rear will spin, too far back or staying seated and the front
will lift
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