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Originally Posted by Greg200
I keep my cadence high. Eighty to ninty five RPM. I am hardle out of the saddle. Just hands on the top of the bar, focusing on breathing steady and not looking to far up the hill. kind of a head down and just do it kind of approach.
Be careful of your technique and form. When out of the saddle, it's possible to not unweight the upstroke leg as much, forcing you to push down even harder on the other leg than necessary for the speed. Also watch the lateral-wobble. And if you notice more of mashing motion with an emphasized downstroke, try staying smooth and circular. That'll lower the peak forces on your knees at any given speed. And don't scoot back on the seat too much, that exaggerates the mashing motions.

Really sounds like you may have done a little to much too soon. Back off the intensity a bit and work up to it gradually...
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