Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,295
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From: Damascus, MD, USA
Bikes: Neilpryde Nazare, Storck Scenero G3, Colnago Extreme Power, CAAD 10, Bowman Palace R, Strong Custom Foco Steel, BMC SLR01, BMC ALR01
On really long, steep climbs or when racing up climbs, I put my head down, focus on deep, powerful breathing and count my breaths. That has proven the most effective technique I have found for climbing.