{"id":162065,"date":"2017-11-17T09:17:47","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T09:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=162065"},"modified":"2017-11-18T10:57:44","modified_gmt":"2017-11-18T10:57:44","slug":"biggest-mistakes-youre-probably-climbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2017\/11\/17\/biggest-mistakes-youre-probably-climbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Biggest Mistakes You\u2019re Probably Doing on Climbs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dancing on the pedals<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Getting out the saddle and dancing like Pantani makes you look cool \u2013 no doubt about it. But getting dropped by your cycle club doesn\u2019t look quite so cool. Staying sat in your seat is the most efficient way to climb, providing your saddle is set up properly<\/a>, so keep your butt planted in the saddle.<\/p>\n

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Symptoms of a Bad Bike Fit \u2013 And How to Fix Them<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n<\/div>\n

There are times when getting out a saddle is worth it \u2013 if your quads start to burn, you can give them a rest by standing on the pedals, engaging your hamstrings and calves instead. The only other time you should seriously consider it is if you feel you\u2019ve got enough gas in the tank to drop your group.<\/p>\n

Grinding<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is something wrong with a little bump and grind – primarily that it over stresses your muscles in a way that brings little long-term benefit. You may be able to manage an 8% gradient for a couple of kilometres, but over 20 km you\u2019ll start to struggle.<\/p>\n

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Marco Pantani 1st on stage and Lance Armstrong 2nd on stage 1st overall Mt Ventoux.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Switch to a lower gear. If it\u2019s good enough for the pros, it\u2019s good enough for you. Take a look at the Tweet below posted by Shimano just prior to SKY tackling the crippling mountain Stage 17 of La Vuelta. Shimano recommend lower gearing and spinning, for long periods climbing. Take their advice.<\/p>\n

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For todays final the riders use\/ need 34 chainrings and 11-32 cassette #LV2017<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/q97zLv6RXH<\/a><\/p>\n

— ShimanoROAD (@ShimanoROAD) September 6, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n