it's because the precessional forces are stronger than the frictional forces and they act in the opposite directional to the frictional forces.

it's a good spot, and it is very counterintuitive. but the real reason is that the frictional forces (the ones that would indeed suggest the logical way round) are very low, but the precessional...

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Because you have gears (unlike in e.g. running) climbing a hill is little different to going relatively hard on the flat.
If you train on hill climbs in the UK you are really just doing intervals....

I think you might not be getting many replies because a) this topic has been done to death elsewhere all over the web and b) it's a matter of personal preference.
I'm a fan of rollers because you're...

but a light bike just FEELS so much nicer, don't you think?
For reference on a £1k bike you need to spend about 50p per gramme of weight saving, £2k bike £1.1, £3k bike £1.4, £5k bike £4/g. Using...

doesn't look like it's been published yet. See "Inscriptions" at http://www.sportcommunication.com/. Just says "in December"

The Alps aren't in general that steep, particularly if you are used to some of the short sharp climbs in southern England. They are long of course. I'd recommend you go out and give it a shot on your...

I've read so many threads about tyres. I've seen research on rolling resistance, but has anyone done any research on puncture resistance? If we surveyed who had which tyres at the start of each group...

I've put a story with some tips up at http://www.fabulouspictures.com/200907%20Marmotte/Marmotte.doc
some more photos at http://www.fabulouspictures.com/200907%20Marmotte/
quick tips:

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