I’m planning a climbing race next year (11mo from now) but I’m worried. Even on the specialty phase (climbing Road), exercises like Vennacher on my first week aim for a cadence of 85 minimum. Some climbs, especially steep ones you just can’t keep this cadence, even more if out of the saddle… so wha…

You might try to get a climbing block for under your front wheel on the trainer. Also living in Chicago, I find that my climbing position taxes my hamstrings more than pedaling on the flats, regardless of cadence or power, and it has led to back tightness in the middle of rides that I’m unaccustome…

[image] Rvital: I’m planning a climbing race next year Do you the course profile of the race?

I think there’s a similar thread but can offer a little guidance. I live in the Alps, next to a HC climb so I do this regularly. Your cadence will drop significantly. The main issue though is training the body (and mind) to being used to doing somewhat long sustained efforts. I have to say Alpe du…

I live in the alps too! In the last years i had good success with the Gran Fondo plan. You Must be Abel to Ride at Sweet spot or treshold for a longer period of time. [IMG_0442]

yes, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uIDpWaZfN_xFCIXi9GyE1s-BOfMrEB47/view

Keep in mind 1x60 sweet spot is a tough workout, even at the low end of SS like 85%. Most people can do it with a bit of training building up to it, but most people can’t do it in the middle of a much longer race, so more likely you’d be going up that climb at tempo, 75-80%.

Hmm that’s a good point! thanks.

While I wouldn’t worry too much about cadence if you feel comfortable, it is perfectly possible to ride climbs at a high cadence, you just need lower gears. Obviously depends on your setup and fitness, but if you are going somewhere hilly, go for the lowest gears you can easily swap in!

I think I’m going to disagree with a couple of people… if you’re a very experienced cyclist and have done numerous alpine climbs, then you could not worry about cadence. But if you are following a TR plan and doing almost every session at 85 rpm and not actually training on real climbs, then going …

How to train for long climbs?

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Can’t imagine being in a sweet spot for 60min… gotta train!

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