Originally Posted by
rydabent
When cycling the easiest way to climb is on a trike with a triple in front and low mountain bikes gears. You can go as slow as the steepest hill dictates. You can do this steep climb in a straight line, and stop and rest if necessary WITHOUT unclipping.
I don’t think this helps OPs problem but one time in Zwift everyone was climbing in trikes. But this sadly isn’t a bike choice in game.