Sitting and Standing on Hills

[FederRiedelBikes]

i like remained seated and just pedal with a higher rep. and the speed does not drop too much and energy still remains.. but thats just me

[pointsur]

PLEASE PEOPLE: Stop posting comments on these pages ACTING like you're an expert! PLEASE STOP! This man is world-class, so HE'S the expert.

[TimpBizkit]

I generally stay seated on hills, usually in a low gear. When I want power I generally do it by momentarily increasing my cadence to over 120rpm, clipped into the pedals, pushing down, scraping, pulling up slightly and then over the top.

On the occasions that I do stand I (example for right pedal down stroke) lock my right leg, pull up slightly with my right arm and left leg then at the bottom of the down stroke then step up with my left leg and repeat the opposite of the above process.

[Colzify]

Dave Scott's videos never fail!

[TheKnightsofwar210]

Oh yeah she's hot, I love biker chicks.

[daFranch1se69]

Here is some lactic acid tips, when going up hills. Move your jaw and stretch your fingers. It helps.

[TheSanderz]

The finger stretching seriously works, found that out today.

[cecopenev]

train ur back muscles so u don't hurt ur back .....

[RatStravaganza]

Short hill, stand. Big hill, sit until you're nearly there, then stand. Works for me. Keep up rpm anyway.

[zfreak33]

Generally, coming up off the saddle to climb is easier because you're using your body weight, but it requires more energy. Sitting and spinning up a climb consumes less energy, but it does have that load on your ass and back that hes talking about. I think a mix is the best choice. Use discretion and listen to your own body.

[mar504]

@zfreak33 Easier because your using your body weight? So what are you using when you are sitting? It doesn't require more energy, it just requires different muscle groups which is the whole point.

[zfreak33]

@mar504 It's obvious muscles are always being used in cycling, but what I meant is that you exert more force when out of the saddle because your whole body is loading the force on the pedals versus sitting down when your upper body isn't moving. Example: can you stomp the floor with your foot harder when your sitting or standing?

[mar504]

@zfreak33 That's not necessarily true. I can generate more watts by sitting down because my feet are clipped in and I'm not just pushing down the forward pedal, but I'm simultaneously lifting the back pedal with my other leg engaging my hamstrings. I can generate more power this way than simply putting my weight on one foot.

[zfreak33]

@mar504 Dude we're both right, but using your logic, then pushing down and pulling up while standing would still have a higher output of force. You're correct though, it's all in proper pedal stroke. All in all, follow your heart. Ride safe bro.

[bobbailey111]

I have a sore/bad back.

Do you think bike riding is okay for it?

I like riding and want to keep riding.

I have just a small mountain bike

[pboisei]

i hurt my back sitting on a big hill.

[Kilithaza]

I stand up to get speed for a bit then sit down to relax the legs a bit. and when i slow down again i stand up again. so a mix of both.

[djnomark]

if you grow up in a hilly area you will naturally use these methods, eg pushing forward on a stroke will use a slightly different muscle group and give a fatigued cyclist another option to rest during climbing. but yeah its a great technique

[NCVCjuniors24]

wow now that is a nicee bike

[genericvideo1]

Great video from a legend!

[tomdelgiorno]

concise wisdom---just what we all need, and much more of.  Thank you!

[bkermike]

i dont have a triathlon bike. am happy to do it on a giant scr 2 composite :)