Posts Tagged ‘Quick Tips’

There aren’t any shortcuts when it comes to improving your climbing. You simply need to get out there and get used to it! Training up for an attempt for one of the 7 Peaks? Find some shorter climbs close to home and get comfortable there. Concentrate on finding a comfortable rhythm and getting used to the gearing that best…

Gone are the days of grinding up mountain passes in gears big enough to blow out your knees. The introduction of compact chainsets has been a boon to recreational riders who love climbing, allowing you to spin away on even the steepest of grades. If you’re tackling a particularly steep climb — Mt. Baw Baw or Mt. Hotham,…

Climbing mountains is energy-sapping work and it’s important to make sure you’ve got enough in the tank to get you to the summit! Ensure you’ve got enough water (and possibly electrolyte fluids) to stay hydrated, and enough food to keep the dreaded hunger flat at bay. If you’re doing a big day in the mountains with several climbs, it…

The experience of cycling in the mountains can be broken into two distinct elements: climbing and descending. On the way up it’s all about finding a comfortable gear, settling into a rhythm and trying to enjoy the challenge of tackling the climb one pedal stroke at a time. Take the time to look around and appreciate your surrounds.…