Cycling Survival 1 - How to cycle in the mountains - Climbing Technique

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[forhope5]

Its simple use EPO or contaminated steak

[ottogunsche]

This guy makes climbing look far too easy.

[jpoodle]

@johntkucz You should definitely try a road bike out, the handlebars aren't scary, lol, they're different from mtn bike handlebars, but one you figure the shifting out, peace of cake. Tbh, I haven't ridden my mtn bike in over a year, but I do think the handle bars for roadbikes are generally lower. Again you don't need to do the scooching back all the time, just when descending, & even then only on very downhill descends

[johntkucz]

again, this is a great vid, mate.  Helpful. the bend in the elbows (amongst others) helps make for a smoother ride and adds a bit more dexterity when feel locked/sluggish....anyways, about descent. Descending on a roadbike still doesn't feel safe. I can comfortably descend on mountain bike, but dislike roadbike descending, maybe after scoochign back on saddle or adjusting body placement/weight on bike might improve, but doesnt' seem likely.

[johntkucz]

@jpoodle hhmmm Thanks mate!!! I may try that. Quick question. I am used to mountain bikes (but I only bike on roads with them). I never have the descending flip-over-handlebars fear with those.  I guess roadbikes, the rider is fitted more over the handlebars, hence the need to scooch back in seat more upon descent? nice. May try that. Still seems like it would be frightening compared to mountain bike for some reason.

[jpoodle]

@johntkucz That's why you lean back on the seat when descending, to keep your weight over the seat and away from the handlebars so you won't flip over. Try it out.

[norbu1987]

this video doesn't help and will not help anyone as he said its not about the technique the is doing - who don't wants to feel comfortable when riding bicycle if the position doesn't feel comfortable he/she will make it right- and body shape & weight matters when cycling-

[Esudao]

this video is nice, but like the guy said at the beginning, it's not about the technique but about what you feel comfortable with.

i never watched that video and i'm doing the same things when climbing mountains, it just comes naturally. of course it's nice to have some sort of "affirmation".

[zivkovicable]

@currisloustia He trolls anti cycling stuff all over the place.

[Harouzame]

Were some parts filmed in the Jaunpass, in Switzerland ?