Originally Posted by
squatchy
Yes I understand that but I'm talking about climbing a 10% grade straight up as well as a 10% grade sideways.
Apologies. I did not read your first post carefully enough. Below is the point.
Originally Posted by
squatchy
I feel like if I'm climbing straight up the fall line it is harder than if I'm climbing the same grade only climbing across the fall line...
I understand now. You mean riding a road that goes straight up the mountain vs. riding switchbacks which are the same grade.
They're the same. The phenomenon you're describing is psychological.