Remembering that I can pull *up* with my clipless pedals is the biggest ongoing work in progress of my stroke.

In the spring I broke a bone in the ball of my foot. It was while recovering during this time that I really improved this portion of my stroke (took pressure off my injury). My hill climbing certainly improved too...

Just when I would get to a point that I thought my legs could manage no more on a hill... I would say in my head "PULL UP!". New found climbing power would emerge. The pulling up muscles were fresher.

Yes, there is a learning curve... but I personally would never go back. It just feels wrong to me.

Miranda