RudoJ Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 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 Dexter-morgan and Velo Racer 2
nolipoli Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 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.
nolipoli Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 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)
Dexter-morgan Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 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.
JA-Q001 Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 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
Pure Savage Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 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
Kranswurm Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 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
Falco Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 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
Dazshell Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Don't forget to shout the cyclists' mantra, "Shut up legs!". Maniax 1
manbearpig Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 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?
rouxtjie Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Why stand when you can sit.? Why sit when you can walk
Blindspot Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Why sit when you can walk Why walk if you can run rouxtjie 1
Pure Savage Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Can you attack seated? ask froome Maniax 1
JA-Q001 Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) 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
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