Training for elevation when home hills vs race hills don't quite compare?

[crazycanuck]

I've entered my dear & I in the Otway Odyssey (mtb) in Feb & understand it's mainly uphill & then some. If you're good with maps, have a peek at this one http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/Map.aspx?e=1

We have hills in Perth but they don't compare to the ones over in Vic!

Would any big long climb do? (Trekhawk, that BIG hill up to your abode might just do and is starting to look inviting...:eek:)

[Becky]

Looks tough!

I think I'd find the longest, steepest climb I could and do hill repeats for technique. I'd also throw some intervals into the mix, to practice going hard and recovering. Your ability to recover quickly from a hard climb will help you immensely.

Some of the spinervals dvds (aka Evil Coach Troy) might be good too. I spent a winter doing "Hillacious" so that I could hang on in the hills with one of my riding buds. It did wonders for my climbing technique and overall fitness.

Good luck and have fun!

[Trekhawk]

I've entered my dear & I in the Otway Odyssey (mtb) in Feb & understand it's mainly uphill & then some. If you're good with maps, have a peek at this one http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/Map.aspx?e=1

We have hills in Perth but they don't compare to the ones over in Vic!

Would any big long climb do? (Trekhawk, that BIG hill up to your abode might just do and is starting to look inviting...:eek:)

I think we need to get you on Mills Road East. If we tackled it on a week day after the peak hour it would be ok. It a longer climb than the others around here and pretty steep. Hmm I might find it a bit challenging at the moment with my lack of kms - perhaps I could be your sag wagon.:o

[crazycanuck]

Becky, I thought that would be the case! I'll scout out some more areas & see what I can come up with!

Trekhawk-Mills road east or Peet Road would do just fine. Sure, you can be my sag wagon or my surveillance person (warding off the bogans!!!) ;). :)