Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
My assumption is that this was a strength issue - the entire purpose for my going south to ride is to find my hill-climbing legs.

In this kind of situation, is this where standing would be helpful? I am NOT doing that yet... but we get stronger by staying in our saddle, yes?
Staying in the saddle does not necessarily make you stronger. It does keep your heart rate down.

Veronica