BahaRoja wrote: 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


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!