Depressing Thought????

[maillotpois]

I'm too scared to get off my bike and walk while going up a hill...so no matter how slow I go, or how tired I am, or how many people (other cyclists, runners, very, very slow runners) pass me, I keep going, because the thought of trying to get off, and then falling backwards down the hill, just freaks me out too much.

Here's the key, if it is steep: As you are getting off, hold both brakes tight. That will keep your bike steady.

[aicabsolut]

Here's the key, if it is steep: As you are getting off, hold both brakes tight. That will keep your bike steady.

But how do you not fall on your face when your slippery road cleat hits the pavement at that grade .

Anyway, I have the same fear of not being able to get off without toppling when it's that hard. I think I managed to stay just above 3mph on a 22% grade once. I also didn't want to stop with a pickup behind me, waiting for me to make it to the top and stop swerving.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

But how do you not fall on your face when your slippery road cleat hits the pavement at that grade .

Wear mountain bike shoes instead of road shoes?


(or don't use clipless at all, like me, but hey I know better than to go there on this thread!)