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