Triathletemag.com August 2010.
THE BIG PICTURE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
Many cyclist go into a climb without a clear strategy. Ascend in a way that suits your strengths. Rhythm climbers maintain their own pace and gradually changing speeds. These riders have a tendency to drift from the front.
Jumpers enjoy varying the pace of a climb, alternating between in and out of the saddle. They create gaps with attacks, recover a bit, then widen the gap.
Figure out what kind of climber you are and use that to your advantage.
ONE SLIGHTY CORNY BUT RIDICULOUSLY EFFECTIVE MENTAL TRICK
When you start to get fatigued, imagine a bungee cord pulling you up. (I guess this is something that hard to imagine without being on the trail/road)
AND ONE JUST AS EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUE TIP
To vary the exertion among muscle groups, occasionally slide slightly forward on your saddle as you climb and push directly down on the pedals, which uses your quads and hamstrings.
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