Originally Posted by geofitz13
Can anyone recommend some type of training program for a novice to increase climbing ability? I am doing a two-day ride next summer and right now I'm kinda intimidated by some of the hills I will be facing.
The easy (and hard) answer is: ride more hills. Go out of your way to find hills, particularly those that are close in profile (grade, length) to what you're going to be riding. Start now...