The way to go uphill, it is usual to represent the maximum expression of cycling: it wants to be in some way, a bit a man like a challenge against the law of gravity, and with the rules imposed by nature. We read epic pages of the history of this wonderful sport, and every day, passionate cyclists are ready to pedal tireless, making small and large businesses.
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Although you love your bike? Are you wondering how to improve pedaling uphill? Read this guide will talk about this.
- As with every aspect of cycling, even when you take a climb, it is necessary to comply with strict rules and follow certain techniques. In these steps, you will find practical tips on some fundamental aspects that you should always consider.
- Remain seated as much as possible: take a climb, when you get up from the saddle developed more power, because the weight is transferred on the pedals of your body: it is a position that early offers greater development of power, seems to struggle to less and increase the pace. Standing Up on the pedals can fit to vary a bit gait in small parts of the climb, or, occasionally, okay do during long climbs: used to change position and give way to the entire leg muscles to work releasing tension in the arms and shoulders, but all this must be done in moderation.
- Pay attention to the position of the bust: on the way up, the air resistance is basically nonexistent. It is not essential to get in an aerodynamic position, but it is rather important to focus energy on the pedals in the most efficient manner possible. Contrary to what is done in plain, uphill you need to keep your torso up: this is used to obtain more power. Also, remember to keep steady the upper torso, avoiding swing it: consume unnecessary power.
- Check the position of the hands on the way up, the best thing to do is to keep them on top of the handlebar, because the chest is compressed and not breathing is better. Breathe better even taking good open shoulders and holding arms relaxed. Sometimes you make the mistake of stiffening the upper part of the body, and this leads to an unnecessary waste of energy.
