Usually, it's the total elevation gain over the ride. So, you go up - and it adds to the number. You go down, it doesn't subtract. For 50 miles, I'd say that's middle of the road.
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07-18-2008, 06:29 PM #1
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07-18-2008, 07:14 PM #2
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For myself I consider any ride that averages 40-50 feet of climbing/mile to be mildly challenging, anything over 50 to be challenging. Your ride is 40ft/mi. That falls into my mildy challenging range. YMMV.
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07-18-2008, 07:45 PM #3
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Yeah, but if it's a GPS-only unit that measured the climbing, rather than a barometric altimeter measurement, the numbers are high. I think MDHillSlug's ft per mile comparison is a good guideline.
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07-19-2008, 03:08 PM #4
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Thanks so much ladies!!
It makes more sense now. I promise I will get back to you after the ride and let you know how it went.
I like the idea of "mildly challenging."
And I'm planning on having a blast, hilly or not!
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07-28-2008, 05:36 PM #5
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50 miles done! A really beautiful ride. I would highly recommend it.
And it wasn't too hilly. Mildly challenging was a good description. Lots of hills, but none of them "killer hills."
Now I will have a better idea of figuring out climbing grades for future rides.
Thanks again,
Lynette
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07-28-2008, 05:37 PM #6
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Congratulations! Job well done.
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07-28-2008, 05:45 PM #7
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Yay! Good for you!
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