Climbing + headwind = PITA
04-26-08, 08:31 PM
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Headwind uphill is easier than crosswind uphill
04-27-08, 02:24 AM
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Headwinds/crosswinds + climbing = massive resistance training
Depending on your attitude, you can either say "Oh crap!" or "Bring it on, baby!". Either way, once you decide to tackle it and succeed, you end up becoming a better rider.
HTFU indeed!
Depending on your attitude, you can either say "Oh crap!" or "Bring it on, baby!". Either way, once you decide to tackle it and succeed, you end up becoming a better rider.
HTFU indeed!
04-30-08, 11:11 PM
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chaosweaver - depends on where you ride, consider that with every climb there is an eventual descent, it is at that point you truly enjoy it. I ride an MTB Giant Rincon, it does the trick. Though I retrofit more for commuting, I still ride any singletrack I can find. Sometimes it could be as simple as changing the tires imo.
04-30-08, 11:27 PM
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I was thinking this, until I saw the OP is in South Dakota.
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