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Signed up for my first Gran Fondo in Philadelphia. approx. 75 miles, 5 Cat 5 climbs and two weeks away! I have been training for the ride and am looking forward to it. Last year i participated in the Livestrong 75 mile ride and blew myself out in the first 50 miles trying to keep up. I didn't really know how to manipulate the gears of the bike to help me climb. This is my fourth year riding so still learning...
Anyone finish on of these rides? Any suggestions comments would be appreciated!
Learn to shift. It makes it much easier to do hills.
The hills seem to be rather short but steep (300' of elevation change and 10% grade). I would suggest that you get into the small front chain ring at the base of the hills and then shift into the rear cog that you need.
Most important is to take it easy. Don't ride with guys where it is work to keep up.
Thanks for the info. I didn't really use the small front ring in the livstrong race last year. I blew up pretty quick.
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