Originally Posted by
unterhausen
I used to make fun of people that got off and walked. Then I started riding near the Delaware, where they want you to dismount on the bridges or the trolls will come out of their little shack and beat you about the head and shoulders with a wet carp. I found out it can be a nice change on a long ride. So now, if I'm tired and the hill is too steep, I get off and walk. Hasn't happened in a while though.
I always thought getting off and walking was an admission of defeat. Then I figured the purpose is to get around the course within the time allowed. First choice is to ride, then walk, but do what it takes to get to the top. Sometimes walking just gives your cycling muscles a rest and uses some different ones, which can be handy if you get leg cramps.
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