Hill Climb TT this weekend...any tips?
03-22-07, 08:57 AM
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Know the course, try and ride it a few times to get the feel. gearing right and so on. Then try a 'real' ride over the course.
Strip as much off your bike as you can.
On your first uphill don't go crazy at the start, save something. blowing on a long hill climb is not good.
Strip as much off your bike as you can.
On your first uphill don't go crazy at the start, save something. blowing on a long hill climb is not good.
03-22-07, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by I saw Elvis
On your first uphill don't go crazy at the start, save something. blowing on a long hill climb is not good.
ooooh believe me, THAT I know. The first time I ever climbed this mountain, I exploded in spectacular fashion. IIRC, I was barely ticking over my 39-25 for what felt like a lifetime. I've since gotten better at holding some energy in reserve; hopefully this weekend I don't forget the lesson I learned.
But! The forecast is looking good, the mountain is angry, and we've got ~150 riders pre-registered. It's time to hurt!
03-22-07, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by stea1thviper
robbie mcewen is 5'7" and 148 lbs. i guess he's not much of a sprinter.
