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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

04-18-13, 09:41 AM

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Noob: Hill strategy

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Posted By jrickards

Headwinds are hills dipped in evil!! No...

Headwinds are hills dipped in evil!!

No warning when they let up or when they build up and you can't see the end of them to know that "just a couple more minutes and it's all downhill from here"....

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

04-17-13, 06:47 AM

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Noob: Hill strategy

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Posted By jrickards

All this talk about hills and training and...

All this talk about hills and training and strategy is making me sad that there aren't more or better hills in my area. This is all great information and advice, thanks all!

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

04-16-13, 02:10 PM

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Noob: Hill strategy

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Posted By jrickards

There are definitely some ups and downs in and...

There are definitely some ups and downs in and around town but none have significant vertical, nor significant grade except two which are about 5% over 900m (0.6mi) and another which is about 6% over...

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

04-16-13, 01:23 PM

Replies: 60

Noob: Hill strategy

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Posted By jrickards

^ +1, that's good advice, thanks

^ +1, that's good advice, thanks

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

04-16-13, 12:37 PM

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Noob: Hill strategy

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Posted By jrickards

This year, I'm doing my first centuries (most...

This year, I'm doing my first centuries (most metric) so, yes, for you, that's just like going to the corner store but I've got to start somewhere. Likely, knowing me, I'll be over cautious on the...

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

04-16-13, 12:29 PM

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Noob: Hill strategy

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Posted By jrickards

I'm about 175lb and like you, I lose inches in...

I'm about 175lb and like you, I lose inches in the summer but not much weight.

I read something like this elsewhere, go easy up hills and fast downhill (but, like you, I'll probably coast until...

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

04-16-13, 11:52 AM

Replies: 60

Noob: Hill strategy

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Posted By jrickards

... but can I ask what "fat" is?

... but can I ask what "fat" is?

Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling

04-16-13, 11:27 AM

Replies: 60

Noob: Hill strategy

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Posted By jrickards

Noob: Hill strategy

I am training for my first ever long rides and another post in this forum prompted this question. What is the best strategy for tackling hills? My first couple of (planned) centuries have limited...

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