I think it really does depend on the gradient.
On a less steep to moderately steep hill I think it is easy to ride quicker, but when the gradient really turns up, I think the added weight of the bicycle becomes more of a liability.
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View Poll Results: What's harder, running or riding up a hill
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Riding is much harder - I have to walk
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Running is much harder - I have to walk
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They are about the same
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Riding is harder
12 25.00% -
Running is harder
24 50.00% -
other; explain
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07-07-2009, 11:56 AM #5
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