Err, yes, well, I had to google what "spinning" uphill means, now I also know what "mashing is too! Apparently I am not too clued up on cycling terminology :-/
I will find some videos of cycling uphill, I like that idea, to actually see how my body should be positioned. It would be neat to have a trainer, but that is not something that is in my budget right now. Though I am in London at the moment and there is a park near me that is full of lot of really good cyclists, along with a couple of tough hills, I may just loiter in the middle of one of those hills and watch them cycle up one of these days so I can see how it is done in person. As when I am cycling my way up that same hill, all I know of them passing is the breeze I feel as they whiz by me!
I do do the trick of "chopping up" my hills, just make it pass the road sign, then the telephone pole, etc... definitely makes it much more manageable for me then looking straight at the top.
I am going to try that breathing technique also, I have never been very good at my breathing when working out, I tend to breath to fast or not at all, it is something I really need to work on.
As a side note, since the last time I have posted, I've not had any headaches on the bike, I am doing neck exercises/stretching every day, along with my other stretching routine. So between being more aware of my bike posture, the chiropractor, acupuncturist, and muscle relaxants, I am pretty much "neck headache" free, so far!
Thanks for the info smilingcat!



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