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The Myth and Reality of Hill Training for Cyclists

Cyclist ascending a steep hill at dawn, silhouetted against the rising sun.

Is hill training for cyclists essential if you are preparing for a hilly sportive, Gran Fondo or race? Conventional wisdom says that the best way to conquer climbs is to train on them relentlessly. Yet the science of cycling and the demands placed on the body’s energy systems suggest a more nuanced answer.   Covered […]