Stopping during a big climb, a bad habit?

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06-04-14, 03:54 PM

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Stopping on a climb for a photo opportunity or just to take in a great view is not a bad habit. Outside of that, I do my best climbing when my rhythm and breathing are in synch. Stopping messes this up, not to mention the difficulty of starting on a steep incline.

06-04-14, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JimF22003

I won't stop on an uphill unless I physically just can't keep going.

I look at it from the other direction. If I'm dying and not sure if I'll make it or not, then for sure I have to keep going, just to prove I can. OTOH, if it's a grind but there's no question I'll make it, THEN I've got nothing to prove and have no problems stopping.

06-04-14, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by leob1

Come on guys, haven't we learned at our age that we don't have anything to prove? The time to stop and smell the roses, or enjoy the view, is growing short.

+1 Especially if I've ridden the hill before - I have nothing to prove. I cycle for the enjoyment, and stopping to enjoy the views is as much a part of the experience as pushing the ride hard.

Although you could always hang the camera from your neck and take the picture while riding.

06-05-14, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fietsbob

As to the clipping in, since it's Not a Race, consider crossing the road ,

going back down the hill a little ways. do your clip-in thing, then turnaround again,

and head back up the hill, again.....

Your're more coordinated than I am! 15% grade, narrow, poorly paved ranch road no way could I turn around going downhill, but I envy folks who can.

I actually don't think there is anything wrong with stopping. If it's a one-time climb with a beautiful vista, then I'd stop on a dime. On my recent organized ride I was concerned about getting home after the ride so didn't want to dawdle.