Hill Climbing Technique by Coach Troy Jacobson, 2004

[macbookhylle]

I just bought my first road bike, so I dont know a lot about this, but this sounds like really good advice. Im a heavy guy at 97kg/210lbs so climbing is probably going to be my biggest problem.

[jpoodle]

@macbookhylle My dad's about 240lbs, & I kid you not he manages to beat most of the group to the top of hills. He is a powerhouse though. lol

[SuperAwesomeVEVO]

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[straatman12345]

When I climb 14-20% hills I can really attack the hill and dance up them some days but at the top of the hill I start to slow down at the flat or downhill stage, what do you think this problem could be formed from because I am a small and light rider so I won't have as much power on the flats but im not sure if that is the full explanation?

[jpoodle]

@straatman12345 It's just practice, I was the same way, just manage the nrg & near the top stand & keep standing until midway through the flat portion of the hill. Keep at it.

[chefmannyg]

Thanks

[BorderRebels]

Excellent!

[MrPedoShine]

awesome video! thanks for uploading, it really helps!!

[ilanpi]

Here's one bit of advice he's giving which seems wrong: "Don't make

the usual mistake of attacking the bottom of a climb too hard." The

problem with that is that every one else in the group will do that,

and if you back off, you'll get dropped and won't get the advantage of

being in the climbing group when people slow down. It seems that the

correct advice is: "Train for being in debt for the first few minutes

in order to stay with the group until it settles down."

[56Database]

great tips.. but what's with the jazz in the background?

[climb20percents]

Really good. Love your videos.

[simonm1991]

This guy knows his shit

[datboysha40]

Lactic acid doesn't cause the burn, the hydrogen does. The breakdown of glucose or glycogen produces lactate and hydronium ions - for each lactate molecule, one hydrogen ion is formed. That causes the burning effect.

[dpodrid]

@datboysha40 @datboysha40 Congratulations, you just explained how an acid works. So yes, if you're talking about the lactate ion, then sure, it's the hydronium causing the burn. If you're talking about lactic acid, well, that refers to the hydrogen included in the lactic acid formula unit as well.

[dpodrid]

@datboysha40 Congratulations, you just explained how an acid works. So yes, if you're talking about the lactate ion, then sure, it's the hydronium causing the burn. If you're talking about lactic acid, well, that refers to the hydrogen included in the lactic acid formula unit.

[Lemonro1]

It's the effect created by the push through the pedal stroke focused in the ankle or heel instead of in the toes or balls of your feet. Uses different muscle groups. I think he's not saying actually pull back on the downstroke...

[newlyborn09]

@wellytopjohnny i agree not only is it useless it's damaging for your knees in the long run. otherwise some good points

[nyBrit]

Cycling a new route today and came upon a long steep hill. Your words came back to me, maintained a good rhythm changed position and was able to climb much easier. Thanks.

[missilistico]

smart, focused advice--thanks much.

[s1914]

Excellent - thanks Troy

[Timexization]

good stuff thanks Troy