Quote Originally Posted by Veronica View Post
What do you mean "brace yourself"? Are you trying to use your arms to help you stand?

Veronica
I am unsure - I think that I am more "bracing" my legs - and am only trying to raise my butt a little. Will pay closer attention the next time I do this. I WANT to ride tonight, but am tired and my legs are telling me it is time to rest them...

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Quote Originally Posted by Catrin View Post
Today I rode on "real" hills in southern Indiana - I was in the granny gear more than the entire time that I've been riding! Ok, so that has only been 7 months but work with me here QUOTE]

Any suggestions on routes with good hills? I've never ridden southern Indiana before but I'm doing the Hilly Hundred this year and need some practice.
I only just made my first trip to Brown/Batholomew Counties on Saturday with the CIBA ride. There are CIBA group rides that head south (next one is July 31) that you might want to check out - I am looking forward to this ride

I am told the hills in Bartholomew County are better for training than Brown County - but I am a pretty new cyclist. I bet that the Bloomington Bicycle Club has maps on their site - I just haven't had a chance to check.