3. Positioning
3. Positioning
If you’re not as strong a climber as the other guys around you, try and position yourself at the front of the group going into a climb.
It what a lot of the sprinters do when I’m racing; they start at the front of the group then it gives them a bit of sliding room so they may be able to stay in contact until the summit without being dropped.
It’s a principle which is perhaps more applicable to club runs or racing as it’s difficult to know how strong your group is in a sportive, though if you know you’re likely to be dropped, at least give yourself a little room to move back in a group.
But remember, ride the climb at a pace you’re comfortable with. Thinking about your positioning helps you to do that while staying in contact with other riders.