There are endless ways in biking to be better

Real Cyclists

One reason why we love biking is that there is an infiinite number of ways that you can be better.

l. Speed  on flat, on curves, going uphill, going downhill
   
2.  Endurance  - how far can your ride without taking a rest; when the sun is hot, when it is windy?

3.  Climbing hills:  on high gear, or low gear;  standing up, or sitting down

4.  Riding with peloton with headwind, with sidewind.

5.  Braking

6.  Handling crash

7.  Hand signals in peloton

8. Riding in a traffic, counter flow

9  Road safety

10. Handling pains post ride

11. Diet and nutrition

12.  Time trialling

I for instance, I have to learn to how catch up with peloton, or as they attack hills.  So I have to practice interval and learn to bike without gasping for breath and having heavy thighs when going gets hard.

I must practice time trial

I am sure, you will not get tired nor bored learning to do this things
   

How to climb steep hills?

Real Cyclists

Spinning is the key.   Use light gears so as not to tire your legs.  Use compact gears.





Which is better a compact crankset (50 x34) or 53x 39 standard.  I used both.  I used compact for a long time.  Then I shifted to standard.  This video analyze which is better.




The narrator thinks the compact is better.

How to climb like Contador?

Real Cyclists

You must have low body weight.  Contador weighs 60 kg.  (I weigh 62 kgs)  He uses 34 x 32 gears (yes - compact)  He uses on the saddle and off the saddle technique.   He does not waste any wattage. Looks easy.