Why does pedaling up hill feels harder than walking up the same hill?
In: Physics
Gearing helps a lot, but I’ve wondered this too.
Intuitively/anecdotally, I find that my line for when walking is easier is when pedaling becomes more anaerobic (think big pushes or “sprints” on the bike) in order to keep the bike balanced.
Aerobic exercise can be done longer, so for a hill it’s preferable to stay in that state as much as possible.
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