How To Enjoy Climbing On Your Mountain Bike

[@gmbn]

How do you feel about climbing? Do you love the challenge or hate the hard work? Let us know 👇

[@mtblife745]

I hate it.

[@snazzythesnaz]

i dont mind it for the most part but walking the climbs, i hate doing

[@ish474]

yes I hate it and yes I love it... after its over

[@samblenkharn8099]

Love it! Always have done. I like the technical challenge of seeing how far I can get without dabbing or walking.

[@frank8278]

I am climbing on a hardtail so i enjoy it !

[@user-ey6yj5ww8g]

On long climbs I tend to break it down into manageable chunks mentally. Make it to that tree, get to the next bend, get past that gate etc

[@garethhughes5745]

i was on a biking holiday climbing mountains in the French Pyrenees, the trip leader was a guy that trained Ghurkas and other Special forces, he used exactly the same method to get us ordinary riders to climb 3000 metre mountains.

[@jimmansi9046]

I’m 61 & used to dread climbing but over the yrs I’ve learned to embrace it & now enjoy crushing long, short or steep climbs, I look at it as a challenge & it makes you stronger!

[@simonrook5743]

Like Isaac I’m the sort of freak who likes climbing… 1/ know your limits, work within them 2/ Use your gears properly, climbing (mostly) should mean no more effort, just going slower in the right gear 3/ make sure your gearing is right for your rides, longer rides and you’ll need a lower lowest gear to keep your bodies efforts within your limits

[@JosephLytle-up2vx]

We all spend much more time climbing than descending .. I’d love to watch “ how to” videos about getting up technical climbs. I followed a skilled climber up one of my local trails and was amazed that she cleaned a section I always walked. I asked her to show me how, and now I always clean it. You folks surely have the skills to help us all improve the thing we do the most.. climbing on a mountain bike. ( disclaimer - If my wheels get more than 6 inches off the ground, something unplanned has happened )

[@WheelsAndHelmets]

I love climbing! I enjoy the punishment, and like to earn my descent. Mountain biking for me is a hobby that brings me exercise, and that's motivation for the climb!

[@tomrodriguez9052]

I guess I'm in it for something different, I like riding out in the middle of nowhere, with no computers, really see the surroundings. Maybe it's better to not know you're about to do a 3 mile climb. The views, the discovery, the mental challenge that you have to find your way back out. Adventure cycling, you're missing a lot if you are just going downhill and worrying about stats all the time.

[@stujm8376]

My typical ride style too

[@arnaudFbr]

yeah exactly, this is what i enjoy about sports like mtb, ski touring and hiking. you go in a direction, and you have to get back home. even when you're completely dead, that's where you push your limits and where it becomes interesting

[@Kelvallontan]

I love mountain bHiking as well. Just love to get up there to see what views I get behind that mountain/hill/forest or whatever. That's way enough motivation for me.

[@Craweats]

Coming from the road, I've discovered it's good to climb with something in reserve so you can punch over a technical section or up an especially steep pitch. If you're at the limit, those features will stop you dead in your tracks!

[@P13DTW]

I love it but I do have an ebike 😅😂. It's perfect as you can tailor your workout. You can still have that challenge and "workout" but you don't have to let it get too much for you.

[@Velo1010]

I’m soooo glad you posted this video because I’m one to hate riding climbs. I think this stems from the pain in the thighs and calves, rather than the breathing.

[@markcosens1]

The whole ride is fun on an ebike. Up and down. Plus i get 3x more runs in. The analogue lot spend more time walking uphill than riding.

[@grannyjone]

Yes it is possible to enjoy climbing, on an ebike. Especially on a good uphill trail that is good fun and has right level of tech. On a normal manual bike I started to find the climbs not too bad when I realised its not worth trying to pedal up everything and started walking more, with better pushing technique as well

[@perfectzero84]

Get a hardtail, use clipless pedals and don’t be afraid of using gears.

[@owenstauff1856]

So tru

[@dakshrokadia_MTB]

Spend 50c for the bus, then do it again and again

[@radiocontrolled9181]

Flat pedals always ftw. 💪

[@krASHExxx]

I don't mind a good climb. Means there's a good descent. Also, it's nice to challenge myself

[@raphaelwolff8205]

Great vlog guys as always,keep up the good work.Anna and Isaac thank you for the tips.

[@stujm8376]

I actually like climbing, I like the challenge, plus I like seeing the benefits.

[@snowman22ism]

It's not the climbing I love it's the challenge it presents to me. I look at a hill and think there's no way I can get up that and then do my best to try and get up that. There have been a few hills I never thought I would conquer but it may have taken years but there are a few I have eventually gotten to the top of. And it's such a good feeling of accomplishment. Gravity helps you go downhill but it certainly doesn't help you go up

I am into mountain biking for the climbing. There's challange and there's reward. Fascinating how you turn sugars and fats into elevation.

[@radirpok]

Polarising your effort is what you automatically get when you ride a singlespeed bike. You MUST save your energy for the tough climbs, otherwise you will be toast after the first one! Although I don't ride singlespeed too much these days I still ride a bit like it. I think that at the end of the day it teaches you to pace yourself. Oh, and I still love climbing!

[@kahoycrafts]

I like the challenge of a steep climb, but hate having to walk it. What helps me is to watch the HR to know when to back off or rest. I've also found that doing wheelies off of small obstacles can help with boredom on long fire road climbs. 😄

[@westoncraig]

got an E-Bike...climbing is loads of fun now

[@dr0llzyt52]

Greetings from Denmark thanks for mentioning Denmark ❤

[@albans4105]

i started on the road so i like climbs

[@Framed1980]

After 6 years away from mtb and used to race (slowly) and now I'm heavy. But loving the improvement I feel when I ride. So I never liked climbing even at my fittest but for some reason now I like it as I can see improvement. Maybe it's in the mind, as I ride now because I love it not because I have to train.

[@othfrk1]

I consider climbing as mental rest before going downhill. I noticed that even hard and technical climbs are easier when I relax and try to visualize riding a flat trail! Oh, and the rolling up your shorts trick too!

[@Boxxerfan100]

Not had a chance to watch properly yet, but I'm confused by the section headings. Seems to be missing the two main ways to enjoy climbing, "Book an uplift" and "Buy an ebike"?

[@marksandoval5361]

Here's how I make climbing easier. Keep every thing as light weight as possible: bike, gear, clothes, and yourself. Just a few pounds can make a big difference. Use the lightest fastest-rolling tires that you can tolerate. Set up the rear suspension just a little on the firm side to minimize pedal bob. Install a a smaller chainring. I love my granny gear with the 28 tooth chainring on the 52 tooth cog.

[@radiocontrolled9181]

No need to set up my rear suspension on my hardtail. Fast rolling light tires yes, but not forgetting excellent puncture resistance as otherwise you'll be changing or repairing inner tubes more often than you hope. Messy tubeless is not for me. No need to install a smaller chainring, got it already, a 22T. I have 22,34,42 up front and 12-28 cassette at the rear on my 3x7. Works like a dream on steep climbs plus I don't run out of gears on fast sections of paved roads with a tailwind. And my chain line is always reasonably straight 😁

[@vadymvv]

​​@@radiocontrolled9181 3x7 is not suitable for woods, I couldn't change rear and front chainrings fast enough. For slow pace it is normal.

[@hallstewart]

Some times it just more efficient to push up!! But mostly having a good running drive train helps

[@0530AZTECA]

I bought a Specialized Turno Levo 🤷🏻‍♂️. I’m all smiles now.

[@wolfura]

All the climbing is fun on my e-mtb.

[@phil5073]

Please make a video swapping frames between Cross-country and Enduro frame while use the parts for Enduro mountain biking. Here in our country, XC frames are typical because we live in a 3rd world country which fewer can afford an Enduro frames. I am one of those. 😂 i have a hardtail XC and will build it for Enduro racing. Ride safe!

[@MikeesTexas]

I’m weird, I think about going out to climb, and I love it

[@fredclements5474]

i love climbs!

[@darkm12]

Hey, Illinois has plenty of hills to tire me out on every ride!

[@sled5196]

I find using an E-Bike makes the climbs more manageable and fun.😅

[@rmoore4yris]

Just something to think about: I've been mtb riding since a teenager. Now, with my age going up, I still love riding, but the climbing is becoming more difficult to my body. So, to continue riding these awesome trails. It may be time for an E-mtb. As I come to my realization, climbing isn't for me anymore.

[@Does_It_matter-No_it_doesnt]

Ebike changes your outlook on climbing !

[@bryanpratico4173]

Take the plunge. You'll be sorry you didn't do it earlier. Plus, your CNS isn't trashed, and you'll pummel the downhill. It's amazing, and so fun

[@rmoore4yris]

Any suggestions on e-mtb? I've been eyeing the Giant Trance x and Polygon Collosus.

[@Does_It_matter-No_it_doesnt]

@@rmoore4yris None at all, depends on how and where you ride, and your budget. Personally I've got a Mondraker Chaser R, does the job I need it for.

[@NickBonne]

Coming from the road, I love climbing. I don't like long descents on the MTB because there is very little pedaling. After more than a handful of minutes I'm missing the effort and just want to go back to pushing on the pedals.

[@AK-Trail-Rider]

Wireless earphones and a long playlist, before you know it, you’re at the top!

[@jonnobeeswax]

I like to count my pedal strokes, takes my mind off it

[@spirt010701]

You mentioned Illinois! Funny. I like the climbs that are technical to keep my brain challenged.

[@Mtb9r]

I did I bought an E bike😅 it’s a bigger smile than my naturally aspirated bike on climbs. 😮

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

Pacing yourself is everything - pick a gear at the start of the hill you think you can use to get all the way up, and pick up the pace at the end if you have anything left - starting too fast is mentally and physically a massive mistake

[@HUKIT.]

There is no town named Suffolk in Illinois…

[@dantheman4235]

I’ve recently started to enjoy the climbs, always hated them and still do lol. But I’ve started to learn to like them, but only to a certain extent. My asthma/heart rate gives out before anything else does and it frustrates me beyond belief. My legs can climb/ride all day, but once my heart starts to pound and I can’t catch my breath I’ll be bonked for the rest of the day and not be able to ride properly. I’ve gotten better at pacing myself, but I still can’t do too long of climbs

[@Bicyclekelly]

Any suggestions? 47 year old amateur enduro racer here. I’m about to give up enduro and switch to XC. No idea on what bike I should start out with and I am looking for suggestions. TIA 👍🏻

[@StreamTin]

It’s a self-gratifying sort of reward that the newer generation couldn’t understand.

[@briw4647]

Only one way to make climbing fun, someone does it for you.

[@bluedog2367]

Grab a carbon hard tail and watch everyone else struggle as you pass them 😉 pretty satisfying.

[@nicolaspade1341]

Climbing is part of it, to get to the top of a hill to go downhill you have to pedal to the top 😅

[@philipbaldassini9528]

I dont mind the climb, I love it but i am weird. I feel you have to love it in order to get better at it

[@randalclark6283]

The only way to get better on hills, is to ride more hills!!

[@brettboger3401]

I just started mountain bike riding again after a couple of years. (In the Army and always training or in another country.) I tried climbing some small hills but lost traction on the rear wheel and fell. How do I get more traction? I was already shifting my weight, but the hill had loose gravel and dirt. Not to mention sharp turns on the downhill I lost traction as well, so, there's that as well. Any tips would be appreciated.

[@MikeZak101]

lucky for me i live in a valley so i have a minimum of 3 miles of uphill as soon as i walk out the door lol

[@Mcohni]

Put some afrobeat into the earbuds 😊

[@dickiesmithmtb1602]

Climbing hills earns downhill thrills.

[@hooliganhammond486]

I usually tilt my head up and pretend like I'm cycling on a flat surface and it doesn't hurt anymore lol

[@enriquejaimes3368]

This is what worked for me: Buying a specialized Epic.

[@f3lixsucksatmtb148]

Was that at forest of dean mtb park?

[@mike_ewins]

I'm lazy and hate big climbs... I make it more fun by using my ebike.

[@rskrakau8137]

I love climbing on my mtb… why would i hate half of my favourite hobby?

[@TheAdamjeeper]

Hey just a friendly reminder that climbing is already fun.........E-bike life

[@lukenukem1164]

My ebike makes climbing fun.

[@Dev1ls.advocate]

Your next video should be £1000 mtb challenge

[@nickthaskater]

Spend a few weeks trying to climb on a high geared DH bike then go back to your pizza geared enduro. You'll never complain again.

[@vonWeizhacker69]

i just like the pain

[@haba_15]

Nah, the gondola is the chance to recover before the next adrenaline rush, energy sapping downhill run.

[@SimonBauer7]

get an emtb. fixed it for you.

[@GrmlMaster]

Questions to the E-Bike commenters: How cool exactly do you feel posting the hundredst comment „Go buy an E-Bike“?

[@makc6252]

get an eBike

[@FatboyAussie]

Have meal breaks at the top.

[@f3lixsucksatmtb148]

I absolutely hate climbs I’m all about the downhill send

[@geemtb7387]

Buy an e-bike 😂

[@Downhillbothways]

How I make climbing enjoyable is by using my e-bike 😁

[@wiseman1219]

Easy. Smoke weed!

[@wadeintonature2975]

I just want to get faster at climbing.

[@wojciechbiaek9725]

Did over 1000m today. Rewarded with views, companions and descent I like it. Only annoyance were e-bikers passing by.

[@alansmith2593]

Climbing yeehaa woop bring on the elevation

[@aasimmons]

Or just get an EMTB. 😄

[@henrybatson8455]

Tech climbs are fun, fire roads and normal roads are awful

[@csidriss4948]

I hate climbs, that's xhy i go the other way, down the hill

[@jonathanbrown6720]

Buy an e-bike. Fun going up and down. What's there not to like?

[@stevenreyes3680]

Slightly off topic...OMG ! I suppose you good people at GMBN would have no idea what fun it is for a 70 year old to climb a hill faster than some are comfortable with going down. I’m talking DIY high power e-bike with throttle. Uphill is a whole new sensation. And it can be very difficult...you need to know when to cut power and use your legs. Well, that how I enjoy climbing on my bike, I added a motor.😮

[@ltrtg13]

I will never like or enjoy riding uphill. Even on a e-bike. The advantage the e-bike would have would be to get rid of that hateful climb quicker so I can enjoy the downhill.

[@bryanpratico4173]

How to enjoy climbing, like truly love it? Get an ebike. Frickin revelation

[@vlogsbyakkas343]

How to enjoy climbing.....get an ebike 😉

[@Andy_ATB]

How to enjoy climbs; simple, avoid them.....

[@gzank6]

Segment about enjoying your climb was more boring than climbing itself!

[@robrider838]

That's easy - get an ebike

[@P3tchy]

Buy an e-bike.

[@bradtrent5298]

Make climbing ‘fun’…?!! Yeah, sure…buy an EEEB…!!! 😂