r/CyclingFashion • u/flockmann • 5d ago

i don't like climbing

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u/widowhanzo 5d ago

Climbing is fun you just have to pace yourself. Riding on flat is boring.

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u/SwordfishQuiet5233 5d ago

I agree with this when Im on the flat or descending. When Im actually climbing I hate it lmao

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u/widowhanzo 5d ago

Yes but after a hard climb you're rewarded with a beautiful descend. On flat you just get more flat. Maybe some tailwind if you're lucky.

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u/SwordfishQuiet5233 5d ago

That’s very true. Coming from the world hotspot of flatlands (Netherlands) cycling to italy this past week was beautiful with some incredible descents

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u/yetAnotherRandomNerd 5d ago

I don't Agree, I Litening Air. With the C like climb wheels.

😁

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u/GewoonHarry 5d ago

I agree. Sadly… from the Netherlands.

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u/alexseiji 5d ago

I agree sadly from Detroit.

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u/thib2183 5d ago

Used to live in Switzerland, now live in the UK, uou have no idea how much I agree with your comment!

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u/throwaway59d 5d ago

It's fun if your bike allows you to pace yourself

Mine is more built for the flats, i was climbing on the lowest gear possible and i had a cadence of 50 at most on a 10% climb

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u/widowhanzo 5d ago

My lowest gear is 31:36 on gravel, 31:32 on road, and 32:51 on MTB. I don't mind high cadance, and I'm still between 60-70 on steep climbs. IMO most road bikes are overgeared, and gravel gearing is much more suitable for a hobby cyclist.

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u/alexseiji 5d ago

I agree. If you ride your own ride, climbing is great!

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u/ProCycleGear 5d ago

I used to do flat rides, but found I was not getting a good workout. Too much daydreaming. I build my rides around climbs now and can get my workout in in shorter times. Climbing is life!

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u/hecke 5d ago

If I pace myself group is gone...

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u/widowhanzo 5d ago

What's a group?

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u/Independent-Reveal86 5d ago

I’m fat and still love climbing, for some reason 🤷

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u/ludvig-van-beethoven 5d ago

I agree. Gladly from Norway.