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I'm new to the forum so hello to all. 
On to the questions..
1) I have a problem with my pedaling style. Basically, when I pedal i do so with my toes pointing way down and my heel far from parallel to the ground. Basically my toes are much lower than my heel, if that makes sense. I realize this is inefficient and fatigues the calf muscle. I've tried to pedal correctly, in circles as they say and with my foot parallel to the ground at the bottom of my stroke, but it feels extremely awkward....going through the pedal stroke that way it feels as though my ankle is flexing and unflexing try to keep the heel parallel to the ground at the bottom of the stroke....do any you have or know of any tips, articles, drills, or techniques I can try to improve this?
2) Where I live, let's just say the whole area is vertically challenged. Flat as can be. However, I would like to develop my climbing ability. In part just so I can be a well-rounded cyclist and in part because I would like to to do some tours in mountainous areas such as the blue ridge parkway in NC, going-2-the-sun road in Glacier NP...you get the idea.
Any ideas on how to become a super climber in an area devoid of hills/mountains? Ok, maybe super climber is a bit much, how about a respectable one at least?
Since you may wonder about my equipment, background, etc...i ride a nice trek hybrid, use toe-clips & straps (though will soon be switching to clipless pedals), have a bit over 6 months of riding experience, ride about 3-4x/week for a total of 60-70 miles/week, as for build, 5'9 150lbs.
thanks!
On to the questions..
1) I have a problem with my pedaling style. Basically, when I pedal i do so with my toes pointing way down and my heel far from parallel to the ground. Basically my toes are much lower than my heel, if that makes sense. I realize this is inefficient and fatigues the calf muscle. I've tried to pedal correctly, in circles as they say and with my foot parallel to the ground at the bottom of my stroke, but it feels extremely awkward....going through the pedal stroke that way it feels as though my ankle is flexing and unflexing try to keep the heel parallel to the ground at the bottom of the stroke....do any you have or know of any tips, articles, drills, or techniques I can try to improve this?
2) Where I live, let's just say the whole area is vertically challenged. Flat as can be. However, I would like to develop my climbing ability. In part just so I can be a well-rounded cyclist and in part because I would like to to do some tours in mountainous areas such as the blue ridge parkway in NC, going-2-the-sun road in Glacier NP...you get the idea.
Any ideas on how to become a super climber in an area devoid of hills/mountains? Ok, maybe super climber is a bit much, how about a respectable one at least?
Since you may wonder about my equipment, background, etc...i ride a nice trek hybrid, use toe-clips & straps (though will soon be switching to clipless pedals), have a bit over 6 months of riding experience, ride about 3-4x/week for a total of 60-70 miles/week, as for build, 5'9 150lbs.
thanks!