Gradients and cycling: how much harder are steeper climbs?
In the first part of this series, we looked at how the gradient of a hill is calculated and how hard various gradients feel. In this piece we'll dig a little deeper, employing some simple physics to work out, objectively, how much harder various gradients are than others and what effect a rider's weight has on climbing speed. Read more “Gradients and cycling: how much harder are steeper climbs?”