What Gearing Do You Need for Steep Climbs? 2026 Cycling Guide
Short answer: most road riders need a compact 50/34 chainring with an 11-34 or 11-36 cassette, which is roughly a 1:1 bottom gear, to … Read more
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How to Train for a Hilly Century: 12-Week Climbing Plan (2026)
Most riders need about 12 weeks of climbing-specific training to finish a hilly century with energy left over. That is the short version of … Read more
How to Pace a Long Climb on a Bike: A Smarter Strategy 2026
To pace a long climb on a bike, start about 5% below your target average power, hold that number steady through the middle, then … Read more
How to Climb Hills on a Road Bike: Practical Tips (October 2026)
Knowing how to climb hills on a road bike comes down to four things: shift into a low enough gear to keep turning the … Read more
How to Write a Cue Sheet for a Bike Ride: Easy Guide 2026
A cycling cue sheet is a written list of turn-by-turn directions for a route. At every junction where a rider could go wrong, it … Read more
How to Become a Ride Leader for a Cycling Club (2026)
If you are weighing up how to become a ride leader for a cycling club, the honest answer is shorter than most people expect: … Read more
Why Group Rides Are Faster Than Solo Rides: The Math 2026
Group rides are faster than solo rides because riding in a line cuts the wind you have to push through, because riders take turns … Read more
How to Draft on a Bike Safely: Road Cycling Tips (2026)
To draft on a bike safely, sit one to three bike lengths behind the rider ahead, offset your front wheel so it never overlaps … Read more
What to Do When You Get Dropped on a Group Ride (October 2026)
If you get dropped on a group ride, the answer is short: stop somewhere safe first, check the bike and yourself, send the group … Read more
How to Ride a Paceline: Skills Every Cyclist Needs (2026)
A paceline is a line of cyclists riding one to two bike lengths behind the rear wheel of the rider ahead, and learning how … Read more