How To Avoid Getting Dropped On A Climb
Getting dropped on the climbs on group rides? Climbing is one of the hardest elements in cycling. Conor and Hank are on hand so you can keep up with the bunch on those savage gradients. These top tips will help your climbing ability, whether you’re aiming for a KOM or QOM, or just trying not to get dropped!
00:00 Intro
00:52 Drafting on climbs
01:22 Don’t dip into the red
02:09 Hairpin bends
02:31 Cycling layers off
03:08 Stay warm descending
03:39 Cycling climb gears
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