Originally Posted by
asgelle
I'd state this a little differently. I'd say it wasn't an increase in strength rather than strength training. It's possible for a relatively untrained athlete that adaptations associated with strength training could result in improved endurance performance.
Sure, but if that's the case, then endurance was his issue when going up a steep hill.
If you're not *strong* enough to pedal up a 20% gradient in a 34-32 gear, how are you able to walk up stairs?