Bike Tours in Italy - Tips To Climb Italian Dolomites Effortlessly

Bike tours in Italy are all about paddling in the mountains and riding hills. The majority of the historical sites and the villages are found in the high ground and as much as 3/4^th of the country is mountainous terrain. Check out some promising tips that will certainly help you :

Know Your Speed & Rhythm

Always ride at your own pace as climbing should be done in your comfort zone. It is recommended to never compete with faster cyclists, especially if you are anaerobic. Never overexert yourself. In order to balance the work of your aerobic system and muscles, ensure to make use of the right gears and shift early. Whenever you are about to nearing the red line on that hill, always slow down a bit, breathe deeply and continue at a speed within your ability.

Watch The Weight

In contrast to the heavier cyclists, the ones who are lighter will always climb faster. It is not your own weight, but also the one you carry on the bike. It is advised to travel as light as possible. Avoid carrying those additional gears that you would not be using anytime throughout the bike tours in Italy. There are a lot of cyclists often seen sending that additional baggage back.

Off Season Weight Training

There are a lot of cycling-specific weight exercises available that undoubtedly helps to improve the power to climb, especially the places like Italian Dolomite Alps. During the training, the emphasis should be laid on the back and the legs. Do not forget to stretch to maintain flexibility. In addition, to minimize the risk of injury and develop muscular endurance, always focus on medium weight and higher reps.

Breathing

There might be times when you start to breathe irregularly. You will need to take a deep breath and hold it for a few pedal strokes. Always try to synchronize the pedal stroke with your breath and start taking a breath every time one foot reaches the bottom of a stroke. Then try 1 ½, and finally for every two strokes. This will actually deliver more oxygen to the system with a controlled rate.

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