RIDE FOR ONE HOUR AT RPE 6-7: When you're climbing out of the saddle, the standard hand position is on the brake levers. This enables you to stand slightly upright and breathe more easily. But '98 Tour de France and Giro d'Italia winner Marco Pantani puts his hands on the drops, as if he's sprinting. It enables him to get his shoulders, arms and lower back into the pedal stroke for greater power. Experiment to see which position works better for you.
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