I'm such a dork... I never knew how to shift into the "granny gear"... so I have always used the middle chain ring (???... I have 3 total) to go up hills.

I also always challenge myself to NEVER stand up.

Then I focus on the top of the "hill" (I am in Texas)... and just burn it out.


Thanks for tips and happy to hear that you are making it up those hills!