O.K so there aren't many of these
in Norfolk so we don't get to climb the big ones like some other people
Before you start to climb look
up at it and decide what year you think you should be in, the lower
the better but go to low and you will tire yourself out from spinning
you legs, if y
Start pedalling before you start
climbing the gradient, if you find yourself in to high a gear change
down but keep pedalling, stopping and changing gear and starting
again will place to much strain through the chain. Try not to change
the front chain ring as may cause you to stall, if you have to change
keep it smooth by pedalling
If the Gradient is low but goes
on for a long time, pick a low gear and spin the pedals, don't try
to use a high gear and force your way up the hill, spin those legs,
and STAY seated
For step stretches or if you
tire on a long shallow stretch get up and work those pedals.
On step stretches when you get
out of the saddle try to keep the wait over the rear wheel, to far
forward and the rear will spin, to far back or staying seated and
the front will lift
Balance