maybe a very "newbie" question, but how do you guys determine the grade? Do the bike maps tell you? Curious...Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
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maybe a very "newbie" question, but how do you guys determine the grade? Do the bike maps tell you? Curious...Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
I have a bike computer that figures the grade for me.
it's not so good on short grades though, because the meter is a bit slow.
There are also analog inclinometers, they are "faster" as they read instantly, being analog, but they are hard to keep leveled properly.
thought that was the trick. my cyclometer is basic...all I need for now. thanks!
there IS software online too.
um, i've forgotten the name of it already. you can put in your route.
I'll try to track it down.
fooound it! VELOROUTES.org
THANK YOU!Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
HA!!! I just mapped my typical 20 mile route...the max grade on the hill that I huff up was 8%!! And I sit...
Hmmmm....I have a lot of lung work to do! :) But, that said, the hill killed me weeks ago! We only get stronger, right!
:p
Today is the day I go pick up my bike. I don't know where, price range is between 150-250$ anyone have any ideas in portland where to find the right bike. I had a friend, who does not ride, tell me Wal Mart I did find that funny.
even though it's still winter in portland it's always fun to ride.
:D
Thanks for the veloroutes website, Mimi! I just figured out that the hill at the end of my commute is 13% grade. I've been wondering about that for a long time.
Ok, I was playing with veloroutes some more and now it says the big hill at the end of my commute has a section that is 17%! No wonder it's so hard!
bperry86 walmart is the last place you should buy a bike let alone anything eles. i would try out craigslist-there seems to always be good used bikes on there each time i get on.
good luck and happy times ahead.:cool:
Just wanted to let eveyone know on TE that I road out and back the infamous "Coleman Valley Road" in Western Sonoma and made it !!! I was so STOKED!!!! Thank you to everyone who gave me tips as to how to attack a long steep incline!!!! A hill is a hill is a hill................although I have to say that my coach has had me doing grinders and personally I have been adding alot of hill work into my rides with DH....................A question........does DH mean "darling hubby"???? I hope so............that is how I used it. Anyway next week I have another steep long hill route called Sweetwater Springs. Sounds pretty but it has some nasty steep areas. Tomorrow thankfully is a 2 hour endurance day then a couple of strength building before next Friday and "THE RIDE". :D
Wow! Good for you!
There's a hill around here at 20% and I was contemplating trying it today... but didn't. :eek:
DH = dear husband .. or whatever else you feel like calling him
Joan- Did you do BOTH sides of Coleman Valley?????????????????? (East to West and West to East.... OR ??)
That's one tough climb either way!:p:p:p:p