Quote Originally Posted by Rumblefish View Post
I've also been working on my hill climbing and I'm slowly getting better. I've found it helpful to also practice on flat ground like others have already suggested. It's a good way to regain some speed too after slowing for an intersection!
Yep... I do this too... around corners, and on straights...

Around corners to practice skills so i don't get dropped in a road race

On straights to practice building up speed again after an out and back time trial.

If you are standing for this reason, you can actually throw your bike araound quite a bit - watch some sprint finishes (le Tour is coming up if you have no opportunity before then) and you'll see what I mean...