Getting stronger at climbing...need advice!

[Mr. Bloom]

I find that a lot about climbing is technical, about handling your gears correctly to gain maximum momentum on the way down and maximum power on the way up. .

I agree wtih Grog, this is my biggest challenge. But beyond this, I do hills well....I suspect it's because I:

• did extensive elliptical training prior to cycling
• am very comfortable standing (which relies on the muscles that grew with my elliptical training)
• learned to enter tougher gears when standing and loosen up 2 to 3 gears when sitting

Practice, Practice, Practice