Hills Are NOT Harder Than Cycling On The Flat (Says Science)

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0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Simple Explanation
1:39 - The Limits To My Claim
2:17 - Why Hills Sometimes Feel Harder
4:24 - Understanding Mechanical Advantage
5:12 - How To Calculate The Steepest Hill You Can Climb
9:42 - How To Fit Low Gears To Your Bike
10:52 - One More Climbing Tip!
11:31 - Summary
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