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Old 08-11-10, 05:38 AM
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3dMark
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Could be a problem with form -- I was terrible at climbing until one of my buddies pointed out that I was dropping my heels. I stopped that, and was enormously faster.

A few basics -
  • Sit back in the saddle
  • Sit up more than you would on the flats -- grasp the hoods rather than the drops
  • Try to pick the right gear at the bottom of the hill -- each gear change on the hill will slow you down
  • Learn to pull up as well as pushing down
  • Don't drop your heels
Also, it may be a problem of basic strength, in which case getting out and riding hills will help, as will some time in the gym.
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