Makbike--I'm going to have to remember that ride if I'm still in Ohio this time next year.

Oakleaf--The hill that scared me off my bike as a kid is significantly steeper. I made it up still in my big chain ring...granted, at about 9 miles an hour, but still. The bigger hill here, same thing. This one...no.
And good call on the zip ties.

Nice pictures, all!