Climbing Technique in Cycling

Moderator A pro coach interview entirely about climbing hills well -- pacing around critical power, negative splits, and the cadence-versus-torque tradeoff depending on climb length and intensity. Squarely on topic and expert-level.

Reviewer Really insightful -- explains not just what to do on a climb but why it works, straight from a pro coach.

Moderator Comprehensive hill-climbing coaching -- gear and cadence selection, pacing to avoid blowing up early, saddle and hand position changes to spread the fatigue, and pushing the last 20% of a climb. Every part of it is squarely about riding technique on hills.

Reviewer One of the more complete climbing lessons out there -- gearing, pacing, and body position all explained clearly.

Reviewer Genuinely sharp tactical insight, not generic advice.

Moderator A named pacing strategy ('surfing the terrain') for climbing — matching effort to terrain transitions, referencing real racing tactics. Squarely and deeply about climbing technique/strategy.

Reviewer Clear, credible, well-organized climbing strategy advice -- one of the better ones.

Moderator Squarely about climbing technique from start to finish: how to read a climb's length before committing to a pacing strategy, gear/chainring selection, seated vs out-of-saddle technique, weaving across switchbacks on very steep sections. This is the core subject of the entire video, nothing tangential about it.

Reviewer Good technical depth on a real pedaling problem.

Moderator A specific pedaling-mechanics technique for maintaining high cadence on a climb (heels up, push through the downstroke-to-upstroke transition). Squarely climbing technique.

Reviewer Concrete tips with the reasoning behind them - genuinely useful.

Moderator Entirely about climbing technique - using momentum into the base of a climb, when to shift into an easier gear, using hairpins to recover, staying in contact with a wheel, and riding out of the saddle near the crest. Every tip is squarely climbing technique.

Reviewer Clear technique breakdown plus real troubleshooting for common standing mistakes -- solid coaching.

Moderator This is squarely about riding out of the saddle, and the coach explicitly frames it as a climbing tool -- he says it's hard to do on the flat but 'as soon as you're on a climb it suddenly becomes easier,' and tells you to practice it on climbs. Out-of-the-saddle riding is one of the core techniques any climbing-technique lesson has to cover (when to stand, how to time it with gradient/effort). Not a perfect 2.0 only because part of the video is generic out-of-saddle mechanics that also apply on the flat (accelerating, sprinting), not exclusively climbing.

Reviewer Top-notch, evidence-based and practical.

Moderator Whole video is the seated-vs-standing climbing question, walked through the research. Bang on the skill.

Reviewer Explains the why, not just the what — good.

Moderator A specific hand-position technique ('ski pole grip') for generating power while climbing out of the saddle, with the biomechanical reasoning behind it. Squarely climbing technique.

Reviewer Good stuff — real technique and a session you can actually use.

Moderator Squarely about climbing technique — even pacing, timing attacks, body position, aero considerations, and the mental side. This is the core subject for the whole runtime.

Moderator Genuinely about mountain bike climbing technique -- gear selection on steep banks, staying seated with the chest low, trials-inspired drills for coordination and balance, and using momentum and line choice on the trail. Squarely on topic.

Reviewer Fun, practical drills that actually build climbing skill rather than just telling you what to do.

Reviewer Actionable pacing advice you can actually use on your next climb.

Moderator Squarely about pacing a climb — using heart rate zones or power to hold a sustainable effort, which is a core part of climbing technique/strategy for amateur riders.

Reviewer Credible, research-backed climbing training advice.

Moderator A cycling coach directly addresses climbing performance — power-to-weight, FTP training, and explicitly promises to cover seated-vs-standing technique and cadence. Squarely on topic.

Reviewer Concise and genuinely useful — good starting point for climbing technique.

Moderator Directly on-topic and structured as a technique lesson: pacing, seated high-cadence spinning, fueling rate, when to stand on hairpins, and prepping for the descent after. This is exactly what the skill tag calls for.

Reviewer Simple, correct, and will actually change how you ride climbs.

Moderator Whole video is about the most common climbing mistake (going out too hard) and how to pace a climb properly. Entirely on topic.

Reviewer Solid, practical advice for long mountain climbs.

Moderator Squarely about long-climb technique — power-to-weight, pacing strategy for sustained efforts, seated vs standing, grip tension, fueling and hydration rates. Directly on-topic.

Reviewer Excellent hill-repeat coaching.

Moderator Hill-repeat training session — gearing, cadence, in and out of the saddle on climbs. Directly builds climbing strength and technique.

Moderator This is specifically about climbing switchback turns on a bike -- breaking a 180 into two 90s and using the berm to help finish the turn. A focused, legitimate climbing-technique skill, well within topic.

Reviewer Smart, specific fix for a genuinely tricky part of climbing -- the two-90s trick is easy to picture and try.

Reviewer Good, practical breakdown of what actually separates a strong climber's technique -- positioning, relaxation, and body position.

Moderator This breaks down real climbing technique from race footage -- starting steep efforts near the front, staying relaxed through the shoulders and face, and the elbow-bent, chest-low position for leverage. All of it is framed as directly applicable to your own climbing.

Reviewer Correct and clear, just very brief.

Moderator Specific climbing technique point: maintaining a higher cadence (90+ rpm) on climbs to reduce muscular fatigue via lower torque. Squarely on topic, just narrow.

Reviewer Squarely about climbing technique: pacing, seated vs standing, cadence and gearing. Clear and actionable.

Moderator Squarely about climbing technique: pacing, seated vs standing, cadence and gearing. Clear and actionable.

Reviewer Tight, clear, memorable climbing tips.

Moderator Six concrete climbing errors: pacing, cadence both ways, shift timing, climbing on the tops, eating on steep pitches. Squarely climbing technique.

Reviewer Well-rounded, solid climbing lesson.

Moderator Dead on — pacing from the bottom, body position, in and out of saddle, easy gear early, cadence 85-95, nutrition on long climbs. Comprehensive climbing-technique piece.

Moderator Squarely on climbing technique. Smooth out the pedal stroke so there's no dead spot at the bottom of the downstroke, which is worst when you're standing on steep ramps, then use the upper body by pulling on the bar with the arm on the same side as the driving leg. Never leaves climbing mechanics.

Reviewer Explains why dead spots cost you speed on steep pitches and how to keep the stroke smooth, plus a useful same-side bar pull. No drills, and nothing on gearing or cadence.

Reviewer Solid, usable tips, just lighter and less detailed than a full technique breakdown.

Moderator A tips list squarely about riding hills faster: standing to stretch, fueling on long climbs, self-selected cadence, breathing control, carrying speed into the base of a climb, and sprinting the last stretch. Almost all of it is climbing technique; the bike-weight tip strays slightly into equipment territory but is framed within the same climbing-faster goal, so it's still on-topic overall.

Reviewer Practical and easy to apply on your next climb.

Moderator Direct drills-for-climbing video - explains what happens to leg speed on a climb, gearing choice, finding rhythm. Squarely on topic.

Reviewer Specific enough to actually go execute on a ride.

Moderator Five concrete climbing drills — sweet-spot intervals, cadence variation, out-of-saddle work, sprint-to-aerobic transitions, and PB attempts on a local climb. Squarely about improving climbing.

Reviewer Really well done — actual data backing the advice.

Moderator Covers pacing strategy through a climb-descend-flat segment with real test runs — it is climbing-relevant (how much power to put out on the climb portion specifically) even though it also covers the descent and flat.

Reviewer Good quick tips, but doesn't go very deep.

Moderator Specifically about tackling short, steep climbs — anticipating the gradient, gear changes, carrying momentum, standing near the summit, zigzagging on the steepest ramps. Fully on-topic.

Reviewer Useful but generic — covers the basics.

Moderator Squarely climbing — line choice on hairpins to ease the gradient, gearing for climbs, weight distribution seated and standing, restarting after a stall. Hits the sub-skill well.

Reviewer Real climbing advice, sponsor aside.

Moderator Hill-climb effort with a coach — pacing in thirds, breathing under load, cadence, in/out of the saddle. Plenty of climbing-technique meat among the training talk.

Reviewer Honest little test, useful takeaway.

Moderator Field test of seated vs out-of-saddle climbing on Teide. Right at the heart of climbing technique.

Reviewer Useful, actionable prep tips - just don't expect in-the-saddle technique coaching.

Moderator This is squarely about how to approach and ride a climb - gearing choice for the terrain, route knowledge, fueling timing, clothing/overheating management, and settling into a rhythm on the approach. It's more strategy/preparation than in-the-saddle pedaling mechanics, but it is core climbing content start to finish, not a tangent.

Reviewer Good beginner advice: don't start hard, and shift down before the climb to keep your cadence up. The 'ride more hills' tip is generic and there's nothing on seated versus standing or how to pedal.

Moderator Three tips for getting up a road climb: don't go flat out at the start, shift down before the hill so cadence and momentum hold, and ride routes that actually include climbs. It's about how you approach a climb, pacing and gearing, rather than body position or pedalling mechanics, but that is a big part of climbing well.

Reviewer Good context, less of a how-to for your own climbing.

Moderator Explains what makes pro climbers fast - power-to-weight, cadence, drafting - genuinely about climbing performance, though it's more explanatory than a hands-on lesson.

Reviewer Meaty, honest climbing-improvement guide.

Moderator Personal how-I-improved on long climbs — mostly heat training, nutrition and kit, with some seated-climbing specificity. Climbing-adjacent more than pure technique.

Reviewer Genuinely useful science for how to pace a climb.

Moderator Cites a specific study comparing seated vs standing cadence on a 10% uphill grade - that's directly relevant to how you should ride a climb, even though the video covers cadence broadly too.

Reviewer Interesting to watch, not much to apply yourself.

Moderator This is specifically about the Yates brothers' out-of-the-saddle climbing style -- directly climbing technique, even if it's observational rather than instructional.

Reviewer Excellent myth-busting on pedaling.

Moderator Pedaling technique generally — touches climbing muscle activation but its not really about climbing as the skill.

Reviewer Solid experience-based advice, a bit rambly, and there's a course plug in the middle.

Moderator This is hill-repeat interval training filmed on a steep climb, not a technique breakdown. It touches on climbing form (low cadence, staying seated vs standing, isolating the legs) but the real subject is structured strength training via hill repeats, which is training methodology more than climbing technique itself.