The cobbled climbs of Belgium ooze cycling history. They're super steep, short, punchy, and they're covered in brutal cobbles. The pros make them look easy when the fly up the climbs in races like the Tour Of Flanders, but they are notoriously challenging to ride. In this video, Conor gives you his top tips for climbing on cobbles so you can beat the bergs like Boonen and conquer those cobbled climbs.
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