How To Improve Your Climbing | Ask GCN Anything About Cycling

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We've got a climbing special this week for you on Ask GCN Anything About Cycling. Learn about gear selection and when to climb out of the saddle right here!

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Should you climb in or out of the saddle?
Can interval training benefit climbing?
Which is a better gear ratio 36/32 or 34/28?
Short, steep climbs, or long, gentle ones, which is better?
What's the difference between Strava estimated watts, and watts measured by a power meter?

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