In our (subjective) opinion, the greatest US bike climbing race is the annual Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb. Other excellent and popular bike races involving Top 10 US climbs are the Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb (Colorado Springs, CO) and the Cycle to the Sun (Haleakala, Maui, HI). Unlike a traditional motorcycle, a hillclimb bike has the rear tire pushed further back to help the rider handle the torque on the uphill climb.

Long Beach's Open Streets, now in its fourth year, has drawn 25,000 to 30,000 participants.; Credit: Courtesy Open StreetsLong Beach Street Grand Prix and Open StreetsLong Beach has gotten in on CicLAvia mania by organizing its own car-free events, such as the upcoming Beach Street Grand Prix ride on Tuesday, March 28, where Toyota will open its 1.5-mile grand prix track to bikes, strollers, roller skaters and walkers for lunchtime spins. The city’s fourth annual Open Streets event is set for Saturday, April 29, from 11 a.m.

Long Beach public affairs officer Kerry Gerot says turnout has been phenomenal since the first event, which drew 25,000 to 30,000 participants. “All are welcome, and there’s something for everyone at every cycling level, as well as a lot of family-friendly activities,” she says. The SGV Bike Train; Credit: Courtesy SGV Bike TrainSGV Bike Train and Women on WheelsBike San Gabriel Valley teaches bike repair at its Bicycle Education Center and provides monthly rides led by volunteers and staff who create a safe, supportive space for women of color interested in biking.

Another monthly event, the, is family-friendly and includes two electric-powered pedicabs, free for people with mobility issues who want to participate. Tales of link outfits. Bike marshals (League of American Bicyclists certified instructors) ride with the group, ensuring cyclists learn safety on city streets. The route is an easy to moderate one, surrounded by stunning vistas of the San Gabriel Mountains and designed to be “as inclusive as possible.” This month they have a downhill cruise starting at the South Pasadena Gold Line Station at 8 a.m. On Sunday, March 26.

Credit: Courtesy Black Girls Do BikeBlack Girls Do BikeFounded in 2013 with the mission of providing “a comfortable place where female cyclists can support, advise, organize meetups/rides and promote skill-sharing,” BGDB now boasts 65 chapters internationally. Lula Carter, L.A.’s ride leader, started her chapter after running a 5K in Long Beach and thinking she might prefer biking 26 miles instead.

The group attracted 52 members in the first month and today is 1,112 strong. Carter has helped with bike shopping and organized annual breast cancer benefit rides on top of leading short training rides every Wednesday night at 6 p.m. At Raleigh Park in Gardena, to “help people get comfortable riding in groups on paths and streets.” Longer Friday night rides start at Marina del Rey’s Dock 52 and head down to Redondo, “only as fast as the slowest cyclist.” All races and women are welcome — lights and helmet required. See for more info or email.Los Angeles WheelmenThis club has been active since at least 1945, says president Kermit Ganier, though there is evidence of it as a racing club as far back as the early 1900s. Between monthly meetings and a handful of weekly rides for more experienced cyclists, the Wheelmen also host a Newcomer’s Ride at the end of every month.

Rides led by group members “for those new to group riding who might be unsure about the etiquette or protocol” can range from 7 to 20 miles, depending on who shows up and their needs. The next gathering is Sunday, March 26, at 9 a.m. Meet at the corner of Olympic and La Cienega near Frank Felton Field. See for other rides (including the fun-to-watch Fargo Street Hill Climb).West L.A. Cycling ClubBefore attempting this group's weekly 40-mile ride from Marina del Rey to Redondo, newbies might want to start with the monthly beginner ride on the 20 unfettered coastal miles of the Strand. Cycling Club’s last-Sunday-of-the-month “Beginners Ride” focuses on coaching newbies to become better cyclists. It’s no-drop, meaning no one is left behind and you’ll never be lost.

Helmets are required, snacks are encouraged, and membership dues are $12 per year. Credit: Courtesy East Side Riders Bike clubEast Side Riders Bike ClubThe East Side Riders (not to be confused with the El Sereno–based, which also hosts community rides) focus on introducing youth to physical activity and bike safety by way of community rides and training courses. ESRBC’s sixth annual Tour de Watts, a two-wheeled tour of the Watts neighborhood co-sponsored by Los Ryderz, will take place Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. RSVP on their. They also organize a well-attended Friday night ride each week in San Pedro starting at 7:30 p.m. At the 22nd Street Landing.

President/co-founder John Jones says “all ages and levels are welcome” and urges everyone to bring a light.

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Yet, if you live in a hilly area or you're traveling through hills, why deny yourself the pleasure of continuing to ride regularly just because of those steeper hills? Climbing steep hills on a cycle requires knowing a few tips about increasing your stamina, positioning yourself correctly on the cycle, and changing those gears. So hop back on your bike with this advice and find yourself a few steep hills to practice on until it feels much easier! Prepare yourself mentally.

If you've cycled a hill before, you'll already know that it hurts physically and takes a lot of effort. If you've long been the sort to hop off the bike and walk it up the hill, you'll need a little mental prepping first!. Accept that riding uphill is more effort. Once you stop fighting it mentally, you can spend more time motivating your body and learning how to make the ride easier on you.

Get excited about the challenge of making it to the top of the hill. This is something that you're quite capable of doing and proving it to yourself can be a lot of fun in between the agony!. Don't expect to go fast. That's unrealistic and likely to wear you out before you've hardly begun. Understand the benefits to your body of cycling on hilly terrain. Hilly terrain builds your up by helping your body learn to use oxygen more efficiently.

Also, the process of climbing the hill on a bike uses different muscle groups as you shift about on the bike to maintain maximum power. The climb allows you to work hard, and the descent allows you to recover, providing a perfect exercise workout per each hill.