Tips on making it up steep section of hill?

[Veronica]

Practice standing as Oak described on the shallower hills so it feels more natural and comfortable, before trying it on that section where you feel like you're going to fall over.

Standing to climb will make your heart rate climb quickly. I rarely stand for that reason and since most of my climbs tend to be long. But it is kind of fun to power over a small hill while standing.

Veronica

[goldfinch]

I sometimes switch back up steep hills. However, you can only do this on roads with no cars. Or where you can stay in your own lane. I've managed to get up some pretty steep hills that way seated.

I do have lower gearing than you do and would prefer even lower. 11-28 and 50-34 is what I have.

[Eden]

As long as it's not a busy road - you can always do the paper boy - zig, zag up the steepest section. It's like skiing in reverse, by cutting across the slope, you taking a path that is less steep.

Otherwise I agree with Oak - anticipate the hill, make sure you are geared down before you hit the steep spot, try to take as much momentum into as possible. If you feel like it's hard to stand and pedal, you may want to get your bike fit checked.