Originally Posted by terrymorse
Do you have a trainer (the kind you mount your bike on, not the kind you hire)?
Hill climbing trainer workouts are good. Set the tension high, raise the front wheel, and ride.
I used trainer sessions earlier this year when the weather was bad and I couldn't ride during the day. It made a big difference in the hills. I did a hill time trial last week and was just shy of my personal best.
Thanks! Yep, I have a (cheap) mag trainer and a cycle-ops stand for the front wheel. I'll set the tension high, but what gear should I be in? The same as I'd use on an actual hill or should I also change the gear to increase tension?
Also, did you use intervals or just ride the same time as it would take you on the hill/route?