What's a hilly ride?

[Mr. Bloom]

If I head about 30 to 40 miles south of Indy, it's what I consider to be hilly--of the short and steep variety. I list most of those rides as "hilly" although the total altitude gain is still pretty low.
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Because I don't climb much, I'm liable to view any ride that has at least 4 or 5good climbs as "hilly."

Indysteel and I rode this a couple weeks ago together:



The scale didn't copy, but it's 600 ft on the low end and 950ft on the top (and 65 mile distance).

I count it as hilly, but frankly, I'd probably be more exhausted by a 10 mile continuous 2% grade.