I have no intention of every being the cyclist who is looking to be the first one in on a ride nor break any speed records. I just love riding and really enjoy the longer rides. I'm kinda happy in the back of the room.
However, I was told that climbing out of your saddle is something you rarely to never do unless you are a competitive cyclist. BUT I am planning for a century in September and there is a good four mile climb. Am I reading correctly that for those really long climbs this is a technique you would employ to help get through them?