Originally Posted by
Hermes
+1 That guy from Barlow World was really good. Take note of how low he was when he was putting in the power. He was using his back and glutes. His back was almost flat.
Really. Watching pros climb, especially when they stand and mash, is pretty cool. They are so far over the bars and flat.
Last climb of a long event Saturday I felt pretty good. Mixed it up - spin high cadence in 34-28, then 25-30 seconds in 34-22. My back/legs felt pretty good with the effort being spread around sitting/standing.
Spinning's good enough to get over most climbs but, in the long run, I think I'm never going to get stronger if I don't put in some anaerobic (stand/mash) intervals. Keeps my calves/legs/back fresher too- it's just relaxing to get out of the saddle and stretch.