How to Bike Uphill without Getting Tired

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Tips to climbing
If you are super new to cycling, practice on the flats.
Find a mantra or sing a song
Find your rhythm
Breathing through my nose - article wapo.st/2BW38tM
Don't be afraid to slow down
Not going to be a gear video
Lose weight
Take a breaks.
Practice standing up while cycling
Relax - it's easier to climb when you are relaxed.
Practice going up hills. Most important tip.
Lastly, my personal favorite tip - mentally speaking - I treat every climb the same.
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[@sketchami]

Lol I stopped my bike ride up a hill to watch this

[@carlovillarica]

hahahaaha good to know! Hope it helped

[@hiraksharma4145]

hahahha same

[@SMYTHXVII]

Same

[@indiantrainsr1739]

Lol

[@unknownvoidwalker7003]

Same

[@gilbertreyes2205]

Standing on your bike is good and helps you climb but it has a consequence standing make your heart rate beats faster and will make you feel tired faster than on a saddle. If your a newbie my advice is not to stand unless it's only a few seconds. Your hands is not strong enough that's one of the reason also. Take time. Lot's of time don't hurry things.cycling is not like that.

[@carlovillarica]

Great advice! Thumbs up on this one.

[@novaterrance7724]

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[@novaterrance7724]

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[@Culfy_Rages]

I big tip from me, don’t always go for the first gear because even though it’s quick your legs get exhausted from the quick movement. So go to at least gear 2. Also another tip is also to increase the height of your seat. When you do this your legs will be at a longer distance from the ground which means your legs can go at their full potential to circulate the pedals with more ease.

[@carlovillarica]

Thanks for the info!

[@VasanthPaulPhotography]

This was really helpful ✌ thanks for this 🙏

[@remancupido5323]

panu namn po kung japanese bike na suplus lang po gamit ko

[@fr0sty_t3ch]

But for the front, what should it be? 3,2 or 1?

[@Culfy_Rages]

@@fr0sty_t3ch front gear 1, rear gear 3/4

[@DubcatAtlast]

started doing cycling 5 weeks ago and i keep trying to figure out how to not get easily tired while moving up a hill and this is helping more and more as i keep cycling and watching it

[@carlovillarica]

Glad to hear that!

[@dragosh3212]

How long did it take you to get used to moving up a hill?

[@cordilleracycling3344]

Ride both on and off saddle for long climbs. Riding both on and off-saddle gives your different muscle groups a chance to recover. So i suggest doing on and off saddle intervals. And to ride longer off-saddle, find the right cadence and gear that works for you. Pedaling too hard or spinning too fast (or both)while off-saddle would definitely spike up your heart rate and you’ll end up with muscle cramps or getting bonked.

[@carlovillarica]

Good tips!

[@rosemoker.7821]

Thank you so much for this. I finally realized that i was have had been looking for how to handle cycling uphill after I did practice for a weeks. This is great!

[@carlovillarica]

Hope it helps!

[@Metal_Face_Doom]

These are solid and very realistic tips! Thanks, Carlo!!

[@carlovillarica]

Glad you like them!

[@gannaem2834]

Thank you so much, I'm a beginner and it's been very hard for me to climb. I'll follow your tips and see how it goes :D.

[@carlovillarica]

Let me know!

[@ashurany]

Just took up biking again and live in a mountainous area of Southern California. These tips were helpful as I was struggling mightily with hills and having to walk quite a bit. Today, though, I was able to do about 10 miles, and nailed all the hills, two quite long and fairly steep...while still weighing 240lbs. See how I feel in 6months when I'm 70lbs less but regardless, good technique has made a massive difference in my ability, despite my weight.

[@carlovillarica]

Congratulations!

[@richATTK1]

Hey any updates on how the weight loss and strength gains effected your climbing?

[@WH6FQE]

I also recently started riding and have dropped from 220 lbs down to 205 lbs in the last month and a half from cycling and watching my daily calories. Losing the weight really makes a difference on hills.

[@Iroar101]

@@WH6FQE It's actually sort of an advantage if you're doing mtb, in cornering you get more downforce by putting more weight into the ground. Being 135ish pounds I always struggle to find some grip on the corners even though climbs aren't too bad.

[@paulbradford6475]

When climbing, sit on the saddle, use a light grip on the tops, and keep your head up (to open up the rib cage). Just use the legs; the rest of the body is only for balance.

[@carlovillarica]

Good tips!

[@YonaLove143]

Thank you Carlo. I am a 55 year old with a beach cruiser that has 7 gears. With a broken gear shaft stuck between 6&7th. I took my bike for a long ride. I saw my whole life flash before my eyes 😂I thought I’d never see home again. 😂 Thank you for the information. Also I’m new to riding and I don’t know how to use the gears. That’s the visor I was looking for. This was informative also. Create another video with the correct content. Thanks 🎉❤

[@carlovillarica]

Thanks for sharing

[@hikaeri]

Just what I needed. Thank you for posting this!

[@carlovillarica]

Haha happy climbing!

[@lpstylez]

I wanted to start biking last year but I live at the top of a steep hill and I would go down and then walk up because it was hard. I really want to get into biking so I guess I need to learn to go up that hill and this video has helped. I’ll comment again when I’ve finally achieved it!

[@carlovillarica]

Keep going! Hope you get it!

[@lpstylez]

I forgot about my comment (then remembered) and I finally got up the hill. I just changed my mentality and just pushed myself and got to the top! I was so happy, thanks for the tips!

[@5Puff]

@@lpstylez a bit late, but good job! There's also a super steep hill to my house and I need to start working on biking it too

[@lpstylez]

@5Puff Thanks!

[@tias.6675]

I want to start now, but there are toooo many hills around me 😂.

[@sambam007]

Losing weight is by far the best way to improve climbing for sure. I put on a couple of kilos and tackling the same hills, way harder.

[@carlovillarica]

Agree.

[@Lovatix]

Then why am I not climbing that fast when I am 41 kilos?

[@sambam007]

@@Lovatix I think people who were initially at a heavier weights had to lug more up a hill so developed more muscle in the legs . When hitting a lower weight that muscle memory is still their and the muscle. If you always been a low weight doing weight training on the legs may help and more hill climbing

[@SheriSoltes]

I just made it up the steep hill at the Veloway in Austin, Texas for the first time ever! I’m so excited. Your video helped so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@carlovillarica]

Glad it helped!

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

I actually love long sustained hill climbing. I embrace the grind.

[@carlovillarica]

That's a really good mentality to have

[@FufElai]

Same bro!

[@WH6FQE]

your a masochist, these hills are killing me, lol

[@gerardperales6420]

Losing weight is the major key 😂❗ i can tell you because im quiet heavy 😂😂😂

[@carlovillarica]

Hahah if only it were easy

[@gerardperales6420]

@@carlovillarica But you dont need to lose weight 😉

[@davywavy1918]

more biking more weight loss

[@J88HNT]

You will lose weight the more climbing you do.

[@jrudymorganclark2072]

Losing fat not losing weight, weight loss it would mean shit.

[@non-monogamousmark]

Years ago, I traded my motorcycle in for a bicycle. Like my riding buddies, I got fat riding the motorcycle. After I began riding my bicycle, I attended a workshop where I changed my thoughts about hills; hills are my friends. It is not riding on flat roads that helps me be in better physical condition, it is the hills that help me have better health and conditioning.

[@carlovillarica]

Yup! Hills are great. At some point, they become mental challenges as well as physical

[@non-monogamousmark]

@@carlovillarica I hope to go riding with you after I move to Lapu-Lapu.

[@sparkles877]

Thank you so much for this! I live in the North of Scotland and have recently started cycling. Your tips are the best I've found out of HOURS of KZbin searching. Thank you again! X

[@carlovillarica]

Wow! Happy to help. Cheers!

[@WH6FQE]

I also recently started cycling here in Hawaii. Since I was born in Scotland but moved to the US when I was very young, Ive always wanted to come back to my birth country. I want to do the 500 mile around Scotland ride one day but there is no way I am doing it in 5 days like other idiots do, lol.

[@Orpilorp]

One of my tricks is to not look at the top of the hill. By simply watching the road 10-20 feet ahead I do not focus on a hill's difficulty. And in doing so, many times the inclined road almost seems level. Thanks for your great tips.

[@carlovillarica]

That's a great tip!!

[@ayoballi5046]

Yep that's a great tip,works for me too

[@christruternieuwoudt4809]

Thanks for the tips. I got hooked on cycling about a month ago here in Taiwan. Here it is the same, a lot of amazing mountain and hill routes. I just really hope that 'Baby shark' does not pop into my head on my next climb!! Great and informative video!👍🏻👍🏻

[@carlovillarica]

hahaha hope it helps

[@WH6FQE]

LMAO, Im sitting here now and cant get that dang song out of my head, lol

[@thebroadmeadow1093]

Loved that you started with more practical and simpler tips, before going on the technical aspects. Been doing tips 2 & 3 ever since I started cycling and they really work!! 😅 Kudos sir, ride safe! 🤙🤙

[@carlovillarica]

Glad it was helpful!

[@delazal0316]

Got your tips. So useful for a beginner like me. Thanks!!

[@carlovillarica]

Glad to hear they were helpful. Keep climbing!

[@crissssseee]

This video deserves a lot more views this will definitely help me bike the very up hill roads here in my province albay

[@carlovillarica]

Thank you! Hopefully your comment helps it get more views.

[@whateva8955]

I hav been cycling for 8 months and the place where I live is very hilly it has long and high hills I am going for my longest ride tomorrow I have only done 2km to 3km rides till now... Thank you I will try these tricks

[@carlovillarica]

How'd it go?

[@whateva8955]

@@carlovillarica the tips certainly helped me in a way but I kept taking breaks I tried the standing trick it helped me lot. Thanks for the tips

[@curtis1552]

Same here at Baguio. No choice but to climb the hills up here. Thank you for this video!

[@carlovillarica]

Thank you too!

[@SheriSoltes]

Best video on this topic that I’ve watched. Jaiyo! 🚴🏼‍♀️🏔

[@carlovillarica]

Wow, thank you!

[@RowelVlogs.]

I like your tips, mind settings is the best when you climbing hills. Enjoy and relaxed. Ridesafe always.

[@carlovillarica]

Thanks! Ride safe!

[@marcelofernaniii2856]

Climbing lessons and life lessons all in one ☄️☄️☄️☄️

[@carlovillarica]

hahaha hi marc!

[@AusMLE888]

I am from Australia and Ride on a Merida Big 7 60 Mountain Bike but absolutely hate the hill climb part but love the downhill part. But I will certainly implement some of these tips.

[@carlovillarica]

Hope it helps!

[@AusMLE888]

@@carlovillarica cheers mate

[@a.i.l1074]

My commute is fairly short, takes 10 minutes to get there, but it's 200ft of elevation change. Barely have to pedal to get there, haven't made it all the way back on the bike yet. We'll keep pushing though, I'll get it one day 💪

[@carlovillarica]

Keep pushing!

[@WH6FQE]

Thats like me, to get home from a ride I have a 320 foot 12% climb that I am no where near ready to tackle yet. So for now, I park my truck down at sea level and when I get back from a ride, load it up on the bike rack and drive it up the 320 foot elevation to my house.

[@cebuanongXtaiwan]

agree on your mental switch..if you go all out or going harder gears in all of the climbs, then they are just the same.

[@carlovillarica]

Yup!

[@anthonybujang2347]

Very good tips. Yes losing weight makes the most difference.

[@carlovillarica]

Absolutely!!

[@joewahrerMotorcycleMan]

I can't thank you enough for posting this video...I promise I will "relax!" Truthfully you are the man!

[@carlovillarica]

Thanks!!

[@woahshutupman]

Omg thank you! This helped so much. God bless 🙏

[@carlovillarica]

Glad it helped!

[@vern6742]

I live on very very steep hill like 45 degrees and I am new to cycling so this really help me now I know many tips thank's to you kuya

[@carlovillarica]

Happy to help!

[@JRC_86]

You dropped some excellent tips here - Mental switch and mantra we're personal favorites - Thank you for the practical advance.

[@carlovillarica]

Hope it helps!

[@rodmorrison47]

Excellent advice. I've always been a keen cyclist and a terrible climber and I think some of this is going to help.

[@carlovillarica]

Hope it does!

[@jarediannudalo6074]

I'm from Cebu and been cycling for still 3 months, so begginer pajud kaayo ko hehe .. di jud ko ganahan sa traffic so perme rako mag bike from Talisay to Campo 4 aroun 2-4 times a week .. and sometims climb manipis or Tapul (laspag lol) I love your last tip .. I realized my mistake is I'm often impatient and doesn't do proper pacing. I'll practice doing your last tip.

[@carlovillarica]

Good to hear it was helpful. Keep cycling!

[@javar1987]

im from mandaue, I just started my cycling last week, thanks.

[@carlovillarica]

Keep riding! Maybe I'll see you around

[@whatif8290]

Yes you are righ i am new to cycling and i was climbing hill via cycle and i was tired and comed back my way to home

[@carlovillarica]

Keep at it and go slow. You'll get better. Cheers!

[@andreititanium9834]

Is it OK if I bike for 1.4 kilometer in a lapad area when it's my first week using a mtb (I bike for 3 years using a bmx)

[@carlovillarica]

im sure you'll be fine

[@eddievenuto1862]

Hello I wanted to tell you. I ride my bike every day . I'm addicted. You speak nice English. I'm I'm good cardiovascular. I ride up hills I don't need to sing a song. I want to focus on the hill. There is no pain for me. Only pain in my legs. I never quit. Once I'm riding up a hill I will finishing I never quit

[@carlovillarica]

Thanks for sharing! Always good to hear from people who love cycling

[@user-nu5fx6en9h]

just cycle more and be more consistent, you eventually will be come stronger. I cycle around 500km per week with 4000m climbs. I have better endurance now than before and faster too.

[@carlovillarica]

thanks for the tip!

[@2extrachromosomes605]

Gonna try these tricks out tommorow hope it works! ❤️

[@carlovillarica]

Good luck!!

[@antonsaldana3278]

great content brother :) keep em' coming!

[@carlovillarica]

Thanks! Will do!

[@yejisburntchocolate4229]

Dayum when i climb with my bike up hill my legs feel so numb,thank you bro👍

[@carlovillarica]

Hope this helped!

[@SiklistaRepublika1987]

Thanks for this video.. This helps me a lot... Going to Panoypoy heights is not easy ... I gave up, and go back home... But i will be back to Panoypoy Heights to accomplish those uphill climb. I'm an amateur biker. A veteran cyclist says to me "don't eat too much when you go on a ride". Also, i badly need a light mtb, my mtb is steel and it's so heavy to climb...

[@carlovillarica]

That's a tough a climb. Keep trying.

[@SiklistaRepublika1987]

@@carlovillarica Thanks 👌

[@duxxling103]

i attempted to climb panoypoy height 2x already. i only reach 8 to 9 km from the highway. i realized its a tough one because only few cycle that route even on weekend

[@anselhugoyonzon6812]

Best way to lose weight talaga. Sobrang useful po talaga neto para sa akin. Minsan kasi pag nag riride kami lalo na pag uphills sila nauuna na tas ako medyo nahuhuli. Maybe because of my weight also. thanks for this wonderful tutorial!

[@carlovillarica]

True! Good luck with the climbing!

[@annaedwards6922]

Haaay! I stumbled across this video to be more efficient in climbs. Pleasant surprise because my mom is from Cebu too. I was born is Subic. SALAMAT!

[@carlovillarica]

oh nice! Lots of videos from cebu in this channel hahah

[@rextrinidad6646]

That losing weight is the best but ironically the most often overlooked tip...

[@carlovillarica]

true

[@gamerzzone7343]

I have to ride a bicycle to get to school And there are people out here doing this shit for fun

[@carlovillarica]

Hahaha funny!

[@drwtpn]

Ohhhh you from Philippines too, Thanks for clear information

[@carlovillarica]

You're welcome 😊

[@Venkatrocks]

Thanks it will help to cycle to my school because there are many climbs on the way

[@carlovillarica]

Hope it helps

[@justinpopo2360]

I rlly like singing Hime hime while climbing steep hills :) really helps!

[@carlovillarica]

hahaah good to hear!

[@glennflete1485]

suki suki daisuki

[@institutebenard3686]

I always prefer climbing rather than long rides. The thrill of climbing up then going down makes my andrenaline go up.

[@carlovillarica]

I like both haha

[@maluendadarlin8992]

Thank you Sir,i like the way you said that,no big deal if you can't go straight to the top.

[@carlovillarica]

Glad you found this helpful

[@gamerboyyylive742]

hi, i have a question, please answer, what bike gear is best in racing? if i pit 3 in the front and 7 at the back, it gets hard to leddal, so is 3-7 best for racing?

[@carlovillarica]

uhm... it really depends. I think most people don't race with a 3x though. That's more a touring type setup if im not mistaken. IF road riding, most people have 2x. If MTB, mostly 1x. But I don't really race. So I'm not an expert

[@Labratworks]

i was cycling for a year most was uphill there was one big hill thats a nightmare but i did it each day then i got a motorbike for a year now am back to push bike so i have to gain my strength again

[@carlovillarica]

haha key is practice

[@adityagagare778]

Hime hime is the sing Onoda Sakamichi sings while going on climbs....Yowamushi Pedal is thr anime that reinforced my interest in cycling and I loved your tips 😄

[@carlovillarica]

So many people have brought this up hahaha I had to search for the clip on KZbin. Classic.

[@rafaelbensi1104]

Nice tips kristian lim is right you have a good tips for climbing...

[@carlovillarica]

Thanks! Glad you stopped by!

[@louisGauto]

Good tips especially from someone who lives in the Philippinesfull which is full of hills and crazy climbs!

[@carlovillarica]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sunildingankar8657]

I went for a group cycle tour. We were riding Trek 3700 or 3800. We were told not to stand, because it may break the chain of the cycle? how true is it?

[@carlovillarica]

I've never ever broken a chain while pedaling and I stand all the time. Maybe they were very old bikes? I dunno

[@frankfrank5943]

The "baby shark" really helps thanks mate

[@carlovillarica]

Hahaha no prob!

[@Dein104]

Sometimes when faced with life's many adversities "Baby shark" might be of help😂😂Many thanks for this useful video :)

[@carlovillarica]

My pleasure 😊

[@WH6FQE]

I have only been riding for a little over a month and a half, but in that time I have had another heart attack (3rd one) which kept me off the bike for a week. I just completed my first (and second) Metric Century Ride last week (I did the entire course myself a few days before the event to make sure I could do the entire 100Km within the allotted time). I am now trying to prepare for a Century Ride scheduled for the last part of September, but this one has a LOT of long hills in it up to 9% grade. Right now there is no possible way that I can complete that ride within the allotted time because it takes me so long to get up the hills. I have to do them in my lowest possible gear (34T) at 60rpm at about 3MPH but even with that I have to stop two or three times on a hill to allow my breathing to slow and my heart rate to come back down because it gets over 180bpm. I am making a little bit of progress as I found a couple hills on today's 57 mile ride that I was able to eventually make it up the hills without stopping that a month ago I had to walk the bike up, but I still have a LONG way to go before I can even think about completing the Honolulu Century Ride in September that I stupidly registered for.

[@carlovillarica]

Keep at it. Climbing is usually pretty hard, but eventually you get to a point where you get faster up the climbs and can hopefully control yourself to slow down so it won't be so taxing.

[@nemomorningstar4827]

This really helped good thing there's a good steep hill I can practice on near my house

[@carlovillarica]

Glad it helped!

[@CodeEleven_86]

Trying to look for tips about this as I'm getting started to go to work 3km(6km if going back included) by cycling. When going to work, it's easier because the asphalt was flat. But going home, road's pretty variant(down up hill with multiple non flat road) and get tired after multiple checkpoint(i just call some area like that) so hope this help. Also my bottom's getting hurt and uncomfortable after arrived at home so maybe I'll also look for some custom saddle later on.

[@carlovillarica]

it gets easier. Keep at it!

[@andrewwilson888]

Really good common sense advice. Nice!

[@carlovillarica]

Glad you think so!

[@michaeltrueblood2545]

Very helpful advice. Thank you.

[@carlovillarica]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tom-cf5lk]

Can we use belly breathing method when climbing? Looks like helping for long distance climbing ...

[@carlovillarica]

I am not familiar with belly breathing method

[@aleekpoul1012]

Listening music really works!

[@carlovillarica]

yup!

[@englishexperts1974]

Great. How to change gears while climbing? Or what gear should i try climbing all the way up?

[@carlovillarica]

I'm going to have difficulty explaining how to change gears while climbing. All I can say is that there is a certain timing to it and pedal slowly as you change the gear. As for the gear while climbing, it really depends on the gradient of the climb, your preferred cadence, the terrain. So lots of factors. Best to just go do it and see what works.

[@miniunnikrishnan1946]

Is 21 speed mtb good in climbing hills please reply😭

[@MA-dr2wz]

Yes but depends on the cogs ratio. A 32 teeth cogs and a 22 teeth chainring from 3by set up is definitely for uphill

[@miniunnikrishnan1946]

@@MA-dr2wz thank you very muchh🤩😍

[@carlovillarica]

Thanks M A for answering!

[@daudrajpoot1751]

I got a new bike a few days ago and i thought standing on a bike will break my pedals if i did it

[@kathymurphy7217]

My mantra was ‘just keep pedalling”. 😁🇦🇺🚴‍♀️

[@carlovillarica]

Yup! That's one of mine as well

[@charnelnagaliza9855]

nakaka climb din po ba yung 6 spd procket lang gamit na mtb?

[@carlovillarica]

The number of gears is not really an issue when climbing. The key is to look at gear ratio. Less teeth in front and more teeth in the back means easier climbing. So even if you only had one gear, but the gear in front was a 30 and the gear in the back a 42, it will be easier to climb.

[@DavidLunch123]

Ok so i just got a new bike its a cult devotion its a bmx bike and I’m looking is there is anyway to go up a hill without getting super tired (i live in a neighborhood so not very steep but very long hills) and i have been riding bmx for 4-5 years

[@carlovillarica]

I haven't really tried cycling with a bmx, but I'm guessing it's not the most efficient going up a hill. I guess the way to do it would be to go very slow... or just walk.

[@DavidLunch123]

@@carlovillarica haha thanks yea its hard to pedal up hills but walking takes a while

[@SimpleShoes1]

In order to climb easy for newbie use your granny gear and practice using gear and be consistent pedaling.

[@carlovillarica]

true

[@loumiehao310]

i agree with singing a song on going uphill. works all the time. i thought im the only one doing that hahaha.

[@carlovillarica]

hahaha it's a good trick

[@do_not_rotateyour_phone3957]

Practical tips well said.. Yap, basic beginner mistake is: Aiming to impress other riders during climbing.

[@carlovillarica]

True!

[@carloisaiahperez10-wittine41]

Sooo what gear should i usee kuyaa?

[@carlovillarica]

Any bike! Haha

[@arriane336]

Your tips are practical and doable.

[@carlovillarica]

Thanks! I hope you find it helpful.

[@cappreview1435]

Sir question, when to shift gears when climbing? Before the climb or while in the middle of the climb?

[@carlovillarica]

Uhm... hard to explain here, but I would say, shift gears depending on how hard the pedals feel. If you feel it getting harder, than go ahead and shift. If you aren't confident, you can shift to a lighter gear before the climb.

[@cappreview1435]

@@carlovillarica thank you sir

[@layzi5663]

Thank you for this! Baguhan palang ako sa pag bibike at pinupush ko sarili ko na mag ensayo ng ahon kaagad pero sa tuwing ginagawa ko yon ay palagi akong nahihilo at dumudilim paningin ko,now i know na it takes time para lumakas sa pag bibike🤗🙌

[@carlovillarica]

Yup! Just take it slow. The body adjusts faster than you realize

[@jamesclark6142]

Mantra... Best advice ever!

[@carlovillarica]

Glad it helped.

[@BenjiePhillip]

Solid info sir 💪🏻 Subscribed 🔥

[@carlovillarica]

Appreciate it!

[@faisalsahiol4263]

Tama lang ba tayuan na lang kung hindi na kaya para bigatan ang pedal.?

[@carlovillarica]

Yup! I do that all the time. But in general, standing is more tiring than sitting down. So I do it to change the muscle groups. But usually for just less than a minute.

[@thebookhopper]

While riding, if I stand up, isn't there a possiblity of breaking the chain?

[@carlovillarica]

Technically there's always a possibility of breaking the chain. But I wouldn't say standing up increases that possibility. People stand up while riding all the time.

[@bugsbunny4648]

when you say go slow do you shift to a heavy gear? or just continue your granny. natatakot kc pag mag slow kana sa granny at wala ka nang gear ma shift down parang mag stall ka na.

[@carlovillarica]

it really depends on the gradient of the climb. Just go to the gear appropriate to the climb. I personally like to still be able to spin freely (approx. 70-90rpm if kaya).

[@kalakalachuchu]

i felt personally attacked when he said you're heavier than the bike, so lose the weight...

[@carlovillarica]

hahahah Peace!

[@shailendra1277]

Excellent tips , smartly elaborated

[@carlovillarica]

Hope it helps

[@shailendra1277]

Indeed

[@fear7145]

Thanks for the tips! Solo ensayo muna kasi sa grupo namin hina ko sa climb :(( will practice on a 10% grad hill para masanay hehe ill give an update in a month or two

[@carlovillarica]

haha let me know!

[@jamesmahon838]

This bike was really easy to assemble kzbin.infoUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.

[@carlovillarica]

okiiii

[@justineaaronferrer7922]

just pace yourself, madami ang nag oovertake sakin pero pagdating sa kalagitnaan ayon sila makikita mo nagpapahinga na, my point is you dont need to be fast, ang kailangan mo ay marating ang taas nang hindi nagtutulak

[@carlovillarica]

True!

[@JFomo]

The best tip is to get a powermeter and know your limits so you can pace up the hill at the correct power.

[@carlovillarica]

thats a good one

[@strawberryfox8819]

I need to start riding my bike to Uni because it's the fastest way to get there but there's a hill on the way there, so here I am.

[@carlovillarica]

Hope it helps

[@viper_slayer3095]

Im 105 kilo or 231 pounds I really have a hard time climbing i hope your tips would help

[@carlovillarica]

I hope so too!

[@jovylouievergara5509]

Any recommendations on where to do beginner climbs in cebu?

[@carlovillarica]

Try the easy part of Budlaan. Budlaan to me has two parts. Before the gym and after the gym. Before the gym is a good beginner climb. Kay most of it is rolling with a short steep climb before the gym. So plenty of opportunities to rest while bike is moving. The climb after the gym is killer. haha So only go there when you are feeling confident.

[@carmelitasiobal1129]

Thank you so much for your tips..

[@carlovillarica]

Most welcome 😊