Getting up hills is purely a matter of how many watts you generate in relation to how much you weigh. If you happen to be on the petite/slim side (and fit), then you might find hills are fast friends. If you aren't, then maybe things won't be quite as friendly

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Ah ha! This must relate to me! That means that next year I too will be able to ride up these hills. Not sure of the grade, but on a recent 64 miler, I too had to get off and walk a couple of them(cross training)! I bet it is the extra weight, even though I am pretty darn fit. Thanks for the inspiration! More pounds are going to be shed!