Why it is easier to get off the bike and walk up the steep road with it than riding it all the way up?
In: Physics
Bikes need to go at a certain speed to stay upright. If you try stopping or going very slow on a bike, it will topple over.
Going uphill takes a lot more effort. Depending on how steep it is, switching to a lower gear can make it much easier to ride your bike up the hill. If it’s so steep that maintaining your speed to stay stable is a struggle, it becomes easier to walk the bike instead.
Walking allows you to go slow and support the bike to prevent it from falling over. That’s really the main reason. There’s no minimum speed when walking. You can even stop and take breaks.
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