How To Ride Steep Climbs On A Road Bike

Conquering climbs can often be one of the hardest parts of cycling. You see a steep hill coming up and prepare yourself to smash it but end up suffering and slowly slogging your way up. So we give you some tips that can help you get up and over those steep climbs just a little bit easier. 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Gear selection 1:52 - Body position 3:10 - Scan the road 3:49 - Restarting a climb 4:42 - Positivity Useful Links: GCN | Every. Unmissable. Moment. 👉 Download the GCN App for free 👉 Visit the GCN Shop 👉 Join the GCN Club 👉 GCN Training Plans 👉 Have you got any climbing tips? 🤔 Share them with the community in the comment section below! 💬 Watch more on GCN... 📹 Cyclist VS Runner: Who’s The Better Athlete? 👉 📹 Watch our Editor’s Choice Playlist 👉 📹 Or why not check out our Features Playlist 👉 ​​ 🎵 Music - licensed by Epidemic Sound 🎵 Why So Gloomy - Lofive Catch Up to You - FLYIN Matrix - BLUE STEEL #gcn #cycling #roadcycling #roadbike #bike #bikes #bikelife #climbing #cyclingclimbs #roadbike 📸 Photos - © Velo Collection (TDW) / Getty Images & © Sprint Cycling Agency The Global Cycling Network (GCN) is the largest online cycling channel in the world, bringing together a global community of road cyclists to celebrate everything that’s great about the world of cycling. Our videos bring fans compelling daily content including expert tutorials, techniques, training, racing, cutting-edge bike tech, unparalleled behind the scenes event coverage, humour, entertainment, and more. Presented by ex-pro riders, GCN offers a uniquely qualified insight into the world of cycling, and most importantly it’s fuelled by our passionate and enthusiastic fans – everyone who makes up the GCN community. We also bring the latest and greatest tech to your attention, showcase the best places in the world to ride and get exclusive access to events and races. Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside Cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Pinarello Bikes: Zipp Wheels: Topeak Tools: Canyon Bikes: Pirelli Tyres: Orbea Bikes: Vision Wheels: Wahoo Fitness: Park Tool: Elite Bottles: Whoop Fitness: Selle Italia: SIS: Zwift: Shimano Wheels: DMT Shoes: Silca: MET Helmets: Strava: Watch our sister channels: GCN Tech - @gcntech GCN Racing - @gcnracing Global Triathlon Network - @gtn GCN Italia - @gcnitalia GCN en Español - @gcnenespanol GCN auf Deutsch - @gcnaufdeutsch GCN en Français - @gcnenfrancais GCN Japan - @gcnjapan GCN Training - @gcntraining Global Mountain Bike Network - @gmbn GMBN Racing - @gmbnracing GMBN Tech - @gmbntech Electric Mountain Bike Network - @embn