Hill Start
Starting on a steep climb can be very difficult. The key point is to jump straight in to the crunched forward climbing position. Straddle the bike and clip in with your favourite foot just a little forward from the top of the stroke (this is the position where most power can be applied). Hop very quickly on to the saddle (in the forward position) and power down immediately. Concentrate on squeezing out every once of forward momentum you can grab hold of! Don't worry about clipping in with the other foot at first, just pedal with your foot resting on the unclipped pedal until you're underway. Nobody is going to award any points for style or grace! Just keep things moving UP!
