Quote Originally Posted by Nee Bother View Post
Would building up my core strength help me get up the bigger hills?????????

I live,train & race in the North East, and manage ok, but whenever I venture to the bigger hills (Black Combe so far this year) I get aches and pains in my lower back whilst climbing. (This eases with the gradient)

Should I do some core strength stuff or just get on the bigger hills more often?
Yes NB. Building up your core strength provides a great support for your back. You can also do back strengthening exercises to balance the two.