Interesting thread...I have never really put much though into what position I am in on hills (oh that is right, there is none here ) Anyway, in my little hill experience (of course the long climbs have been on a MTB) I will tend to sit on long smooth trail...short technical (or on the roadie...an overpass) I stand and power through it. In the drops hmmmm...I will have to try that to see how it feels!

Now if you want to experience some HILLS (like those described by barb) trek on out (haha...get it? trek?!) west to SanFran ...OK, maybe next month!!!