Lisa- We have a lot rollers mixed with an equal amount of steep hills. I don't know of one ride from our house that could be considered flat! I wonder how bad the grades are? A lot of them look as steep as Mr. Silver's hill.
The other thing that makes some of the not so intimidating ones bad is the quality of road. They may be rough county roads, turn or have banking. It sure does make you strong for a flat ride.
Amanda
2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan