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Winterfold makes a good suggestion for addressing the force portion of the equation, but that will only help on short steeps. If you are riding in the Alps or Dolomites, then sustained grades can hit 12% - for an hour at a human pace. The Mortirolo is 20% for close to 5 km. For these kind of...

As a USA Cycling Coach I suggest there are a number of factors which you should consider: Do not pass go: Unless you a young buck, see your doctor. Get a cardiac screening. If you are doing this for the long term, schedule same once a year. THe California cycling community lost one of our...