4 Best Ways To Train For Long Climbs

You don't need to cycle up long climbs to ride them faster – here are four cycling training sessions that will help you to improve on long, Alpine climbs. Subscribe to GCN: http://gcn.eu/SubscribeToGCN Get exclusive GCN gear in the GCN shop! http://gcn.eu/I As cyclists, many of us want to be able to climb faster. There are no shortcuts here, but, sometimes it is possible to train for a type of climb without necessarily riding that sort of climb. In this video, former professional cyclists Matt Stephens and Dan Lloyd go through describe four cycling workouts that will help you to improve your fitness and ability on longer road cycling climbs. Featuring HIIT, FTP training and sweetspot training, each session is ideal for burning fat, getting fitter and getting faster. Got training questions? Let us know down in the comments 👇and don't forget to hit LIKE and SHARE on this one... Watch more on GCN... How much difference does bodyweight make on climbs? 📹 http://gcn.eu/J How to lose weight through cycling 📹 http://gcn.eu/K Buy NEW GCN cycling kit, casual wear and accessories in the GCN Shop: http://gcn.eu/_TheGCNShop Photos: © Bettiniphoto / http://www.bettiniphoto.net/ & ©Tim De Waele / http://www.tdwsport.com Music: Angel - Israel Medina, Julian R. Gonzale Hide And Seek - Israel Medina About GCN: The Global Cycling Network puts you in the centre of the action: from the iconic climbs of Alpe D’Huez and Mont Ventoux to the cobbles of Flanders, everywhere there is road or pavé, world-class racing and pro riders, we will be there bringing you action, analysis and unparalleled access every week, every month, and every year. We show you how to be a better cyclist with our bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, cycling top tens, and not forgetting the weekly GCN Show. Join us on YouTube’s biggest and best cycling channel to get closer to the action and improve your riding! Welcome to the Global Cycling Network | Inside cycling Thanks to our sponsors: Alta Badia: http://gcn.eu/AltaBadia_ // Maratona Dles Dolomites: http://gcn.eu/MaratonaDlesDolomites_ Assos of Switzerland: http://gcn.eu/2hcDLGM KASK helmets: http://gcn.eu/1FrbcHK fi’zi:k shoes and saddles: http://gcn.eu/1tsXI7S and http://gcn.eu/1KxBGd5 Topeak tools: http://gcn.eu/1Lc4HAj Canyon bikes: http://gcn.eu/1Oge4gz Science in Sport: http://gcn.eu/1GrXo6n Orbea bikes: http://gcn.eu/1oks6GH Trek Bicycles: http://gcn.eu/1RUwyGf Vision wheels: http://gcn.eu/1qHTlMu Zipp wheels: http://gcn.eu/1OcMUv5 Powertap: http://gcn.eu/1XlfT2p power2max: http://gcn.eu/1sdoPva Rotor: http://gcn.eu/1q3vtCo Reynolds: http://gcn.eu/1JjCDVL Park Tool: http://gcn.eu/2hcT2Yb Continental tyres: http://gcn.eu/2hcDQdy Camelbak: http://gcn.eu/2h4HzqD YouTube Channel - http://gcn.eu/gcnYT Facebook - http://gcn.eu/gcnFb Google+ - http://gcn.eu/gcnGPlus Twitter - http://gcn.eu/gcnTW Leave us a comment below!