How to Read a Topographic Map for Cycling (Contour Lines Explained)
Contour lines show you where the climbs are, how steep they get and where the road will go. Here's how to read...
Climbing & Training
Pacing, gearing and climb times for riders who like going uphill.
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How to Train for Climbs When You Live Somewhere Flat
No mountains nearby? Steady no-coast intervals, headwinds, bridge repeats, low-cadence work and a simple weekly plan to get you ready for a...
How to Pace a Long Climb (Without Blowing Up)
Seven practical rules for riding a 20-minute-plus climb so the top half feels better than the bottom: effort, gearing, hairpins and fuel.
What Gearing Do I Need for Hills?
Why cadence matters on climbs, how fast club riders really go on 6–12% grades, and which chainring and cassette combinations keep you...
How Long Will Alpe d'Huez Take Me? Climb Times by Watts per Kilo
How long Alpe d'Huez takes at 2 to 5 watts per kilo, with a climb-times table for a 72 kg rider, a...
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