Nit trying to be difficult, and God knows that I am the slowest cyclist going uphill in all of Oregon. But I understand those people who call out the encouragements are just trying to support those of us who are struggling (nee suffering) on hills. I know that there are times when I find their attempts at support as an annoyance, so what would you have them call out? Since I am usually just keeping to a comfortable pace that I know I can maintain, I don't really need encouragement, but don't really mind the attempt. So what would you all have them do to encourage and acknowledge the effort of climbing? Shut up and say nothing? A "way to go"? What can be said that does not seem condescending at the time?
This is meant as a sincere question. I have had times when I attempted to either help or encourage those who have ability issues and have inadvertently insulted them and I would rather die than do that so I am looking to improve my people skills.