Should I be sitting or standing when I climb hills ?
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- Lundi, 01 Juin 2009
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- Lundi, 01 Juin 2009
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There is no set rule and it seems to depend on each rider’s style, strengths and weaknesses. However, as a rule of thumb, climbing in the seated position is more efficient, i.e. you will go faster with less energy. On a long climb, it is probably ideal to climb in the saddle and then get up once in a while to unwind your legs and pick up your pace a little. On short steep hills, it is usually best to climb out of the saddle, which allows you to use your whole body for maximum strength. Also, keep in mind that on a long climb, you should try to find a pace that you will be able to maintain the whole way up; getting out of the saddle early is probably not the best strategy. If you wish to perfect your climbing, we recommend booking a personal training session with one of our coaches, nothing beats the hands-on approach !