Hilly Hundred? Need advice

[Bike Chick]

I think that's a personal decision. One person's definition of a tough climb is different from another's depending on where they ride and their fitness level. I have a 50/34 with 12-27 in the back. There are a few hills that I really had to talk to myself on and would have liked to have had a triple just for some reassurance. There are some steep hills but only in sections. Indysteel is correct. You need to be mindful of other riders because it is crowded and there are so many different levels of riders. When you get to a tough hill, people tend to be everywhere and the slowest riders don't always stay to the right.

You sound as though you don't have a lot of confidence. If that's the case, ease your mind and put the triple on--it might make it a little more enjoyable for you--but I don't know that you will need it.

It's a great ride. Very well organized and a lot of fun. You will have a great time.

[chicagogal]

I think that's a personal decision. One person's definition of a tough climb is different from another's depending on where they ride and their fitness level. I have a 50/34 with 12-27 in the back. There are a few hills that I really had to talk to myself on and would have liked to have had a triple just for some reassurance. There are some steep hills but only in sections. Indysteel is correct. You need to be mindful of other riders because it is crowded and there are so many different levels of riders. When you get to a tough hill, people tend to be everywhere and the slowest riders don't always stay to the right.

You sound as though you don't have a lot of confidence. If that's the case, ease your mind and put the triple on--it might make it a little more enjoyable for you--but I don't know that you will need it.

It's a great ride. Very well organized and a lot of fun. You will have a great time.

Thanks for the advice on being mindful of other riders. Assuming I do the ride I will definitely be careful! I do need to get over my lack of confidence. I am a strong cyclist who really should be able to do this ride. I am definitely leaning towards giving it a try. Now I just have to convince my friend!

Any of you doing it this year?

[HoosierGiant]

Thanks for the advice on being mindful of other riders. Assuming I do the ride I will definitely be careful! I do need to get over my lack of confidence. I am a strong cyclist who really should be able to do this ride. I am definitely leaning towards giving it a try. Now I just have to convince my friend!

Any of you doing it this year?

I'm in!!

[Bike Chick]

Been training for a biathlon so haven't been on the bike as much then found out yesterday I have a stress fracture in my right foot I won't make it this year but wish I could. It's a great ride.

[Bike Chick]

Oh and one more thing.........If you go to the website (http://www.hillyhundred.org/) it shows you the route, the hills, the grade and how many feet of climb you can expect. Don't let it intimidate you. You will be fine. Be sure to let us know how you did.