CONQUER ANY CLIMB

On the bike, the key to conquering a big climb is to break it into segments, says ‘Everesting’ world-record holder Sean Gardner “Uphill cycling is as much of a mental challenge as a physical one,” he says. “Having short-term goals gives you something to hold onto during the tough moments and push through. They might be as simple as getting to the next postbox or bend in the road. If you divide the ascent into manageable pieces, it will be much easier to comprehend.”