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04-18-13 | 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cvall91

I would like to do the race, but how can I train to climb? Will doing constant repeats on those bridges help? The climb is about half a mile long. Or just "HTFU" and hope for the best. I think only one of the 4 stages has climbs though.

Bridge repeats isn't the answer. They train you for 1-2minute bursts not the sustained climbing you'll need. So climbing your bridges can help some, its' not a substitute for doing 2x20's, preferably pushing a big gear into a headwind.

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