I have 3 questions, 1) I see people climb up a 200 meter 10% grade fast
near my house (I cant finish it). Does this imply some sort of ability?
(strength? high lactate threshold)?
2) From what i've read the tour de france climbs arent that steep, usually less than 8% I think. To me this sounds not that difficult.
3) Some pro climbs I've seen (classics) require people to get off the bike or they fall over. Whats the point of that? When you can walk up hill faster than you ride?
near my house (I cant finish it). Does this imply some sort of ability?
(strength? high lactate threshold)?
2) From what i've read the tour de france climbs arent that steep, usually less than 8% I think. To me this sounds not that difficult.
3) Some pro climbs I've seen (classics) require people to get off the bike or they fall over. Whats the point of that? When you can walk up hill faster than you ride?