Our 27 Favorite Tips to Climb Faster, Descend Harder, Rule Pacelines, and Generally Kick More Ass

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They say you should work smarter, not harder. We believe in doing both. If you feel like you’ve hit a wall in terms of improvement, consider the tips in this diagram designed to give you the nudge you need towards greatness. And you won’t necessarily need to go harder-here are 27 ways you can improve your skills with sweat, cash, science, and friends.

Make Your Cycling Brain Better

EXPERTS Lindsey Richter: MTB Skills Instructor, Ladies AllRide; Max Glaskin: author Cycling Science; Chris Carlson: cycling coach, C4 Coaching; Chris Morgan: mental coach, author of 7 Levels of Performance

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