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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 26 MIN

5 Fixable Reasons Your Climbing Is Slow - Rider Support

from The Roadman Cycling Podcast · host Anthony Walsh

Climbing doesn’t usually fall apart because of talent or genetics. More often, it’s a few small, fixable mistakes quietly stealing speed every time the road tilts up.In this video, we break down five of the most common reasons riders struggle on climbs—even when they train consistently and feel “fit.” From how you pace efforts, to how you fuel, pedal, and apply your power, these factors add up fast on any meaningful gradient.If you’ve ever felt strong on the flats but watched wheels drift away uphill, this one’s for you. Stick around to the end—the last reason is the most misunderstood, and fixing it can change your climbing faster than you think.Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.skool.com/roadman/about⁠ to sign up to our FREE community! A BIG shoutout to our incredible sponsors - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parlee Cycles ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4Endurance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/⁠METPRO⁠ MetPro coaches analyze your unique metabolic profile — how your body processes fuel under stress — and use that data to build a personalized nutrition and training strategy that evolves as your training load and goals change.And right now, Roadman Cycling listeners can get a complimentary metabolic profiling assessment, plus a one-on-one consultation with a MetPro coach.Just go to ⁠www.metpro.co/roadman⁠⁠BIKMO⁠Bikmo protects you and your bike fromtheft, accidental damage, race-day disasters, and even baggage claim shenanigans. Yourhelmet, GPS, and other kit are covered too. Got more than one bike? Of course you do – you get 50% off each extra bike on the same policy.Protect your ride before it’s too late – head to ⁠Bikmo.com⁠ to get covered.

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