hillclimbers
Uphill trail hikers
Hillclimbers are vehicles, athletes, or competitions involved in racing up steep grades.
A hillclimber may be a motorcycle, car, or bicycle modified for ascending difficult terrain, or the person who operates one.
Hillclimb events test power and traction against gravity: The hillclimbers lined up at the base of the course.
In a looser sense, anyone ascending hills on foot or by vehicle.
Angled rising surface
- gradientRate of change across space
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
- steepnessAngle of incline
- elevationHeight above reference point
uphill · switchback · grade · ascent · trail · path · ridge · crest
Capacity for sustained effort
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- exertionVigorous physical effort
cardio · pacing · breathing · cadence · fatigue · determination · willpower · push
Speed competition participant
breakaway · pacesetter · finisher · podium · ranking · personal-best · course · sprint
incline
Angled rising surface
elevation · uphill · switchback · grade · ascent · trail · path · ridge · crest · summit
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
exertion · cardio · pacing · breathing · cadence · fatigue · determination · willpower · push · grind
racer
Speed competition participant
peloton · breakaway · pacesetter · finisher · podium · ranking · personal-best · course · sprint · category
cleats
Spiked sports shoes
boots · bicycle · spikes · grips · lightweight · hydration · backpack · helmet · gloves · apparel
hillclimbersdescenders
Letter parts hanging below
downhill skiers · abseilers · rappellers · paragliders · coasters