Hill Training Tips

A long time ago I bookmarked web page “Tips for Climbing to the Top” By Josh Horowitz. With time ticking away until The Ride to Conquer Cancer™ I thought I better buckle down and take advantage of every tip and trick out there.

So I started with number 1 …Cadence.
According to Horowitz, here’s how you do it: Find a flat road and attempt to pedal at 120 rpm for 10 minutes. Try to do it all at once with no breaks. There should be very little resistance on the pedals. Do this once or twice per week, adding five to 10 minutes each week. Over time, build up to a full hour.

At first you will find yourself bouncing around in the saddle and you may even experience cramping and saddle irritations. However, as muscle memory develops, you will become smoother and more efficient.  Click to read more.