Quote Originally Posted by newbiechick
A cyclist friend of mine also suggested sitting back when going up hill. I've tried this a couple of times--only for seconds--and both times immediately leaned forward again. It just didn't feel natural to me. Maybe I need to just submit myself to trying it all the way up a hill to see if I can get comfortable with it. When I think that it might somehow "open" my lungs, it makes more sense. It just doesn't feel right. Any thoughts, suggestions? Or do I just need to practice it?

Shelley
aka newbiechick
Did she mean "sit more upright" or push your butt back on the saddle? Pushing back on the saddle extends your legs so you use your larger leg and glute muscles to climb.