Training for climbs

Being from east TN we are either going uphill or downhill. Nothing is flat here. I would always use my front small sprocket and large rear sprocket and keep my cadence high for tough hills until another rider told me he has gone to his front large sprocket and relaxed his upper body. I have tried this several times since and it works. He said to watch other riders and they always tense up going into the hill. He said you will travel farther we each cadence. The biggest help is to just keep training.

I think I have the same problem you do - my upcoming race will have hills, but the metro area where i live is flat flat flat.

my only "solutions" so far are (1) ride back and forth across the biggest safe overpass i can find and (2) plan for weekend rides in hill country.

any other ideas?

Thanks,

I was considering using my trianer and leave the tension up all the way in sets (kinda like swimming sets). I do need to ride more often but figured someone might have some schedule they do or video like Spinnervals they would reocmmend.

Here in the concrete jungle (NYC), if you want hills you drive to the hills and practice there but the time is the missing and crucial element.

Eddie

Another reason not to live in NY, just kidding , I live in Middle TN, but am visiting relatives in the chattanooga area for a few days. Today I did a 2 hour 33 mile ride that featured one climb of 3.2 mile and an elevation gain of 1335 ft during span of road according to my Polar S625. I am not a great climber but will take any chance to ride in the mountains. Great scenery, great workout, great day.