RudoJ Posted October 30, 2013 Share I try to stay seated most of the time, but if its a looonnngggg uphill I tend to stand now and then. It gives other muscles a chance to work harder. The people that know says that if you stand, switch to a higher gear and then when sitting again, switch to lower gear.Sprinting the last stretch also helps like Kranswurm said, makes your legs get used to standing, gives you more power as well. I try and sprint (or ride as fast as possible) the last km Velo Racer and Dexter-morgan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolipoli Posted October 30, 2013 Share Sort of like girls not being able to stand and pee? That's not true, I tell you. I have seen it with my own eyes! They can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolipoli Posted October 30, 2013 Share Sort of like girls not being able to stand and pee? That's not true, I tell you. I have seen it with my own eyes! They can do it. (no mess on the shoes even) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted October 30, 2013 Share I try to stay seated most of the time, but if its a looonnngggg uphill I tend to stand now and then. It gives other muscles a chance to work harder. The people that know says that if you stand, switch to a higher gear and then when sitting again, switch to lower gear.Sprinting the last stretch also helps like Kranswurm said, makes your legs get used to standing, gives you more power as well. I try and sprint (or ride as fast as possible) the last kmI agree go 1 or 2 gears lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JA-Q001 Posted October 30, 2013 Share An interesting exercise I did as junior and starting u/23 was to remove your seat and seatpost and go for a 3 hour ride. You will feel the burn all over your body. Kranswurm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted October 30, 2013 Share An interesting exercise I did as junior and starting u/23 was to remove your seat and seatpost and go for a 3 hour ride. You will feel the burn all over your body. Interesting is not the correct word for 3 hour ride with no saddle! I can just imagine the threads next week. "went out for some interesting exercise, now what?" DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted October 30, 2013 Share An interesting exercise I did as junior and starting u/23 was to remove your seat and seatpost and go for a 3 hour ride. You will feel the burn all over your body. Say no more.My saddle broke going up the pass on day one of the Hell and BackMy legs were finished on day 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falco Posted October 30, 2013 Share Is there a specific technique to it? Technique? Lets not go there. Too many different opinions. Training: Lots more riding, and if you really want to sort out the problem asap, start doing squats and lunges in the gym. That will have you standing and climbing like a doped up Lance Armstrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazshell Posted October 30, 2013 Share Don't forget to shout the cyclists' mantra, "Shut up legs!". Maniax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbearpig Posted October 30, 2013 Share An interesting exercise I did as junior and starting u/23 was to remove your seat and seatpost and go for a 3 hour ride. You will feel the burn all over your body. Come on....admit it...you didn't really remove the seat post too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted October 30, 2013 Share Why stand when you can sit.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted October 30, 2013 Share Why stand when you can sit.? Why sit when you can walk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindspot Posted October 30, 2013 Share Why sit when you can walk Why walk if you can run rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted October 30, 2013 Share Can you attack seated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted October 30, 2013 Share Can you attack seated? ask froome Maniax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JA-Q001 Posted October 30, 2013 Share Come on....admit it...you didn't really remove the seat post too? Well, I do wear a pad (in my shorts) most days Edited October 30, 2013 by JA-Q001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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