Hi everyone,

I am new beginner cyclist. There is this ride in Tyler, Tx that my DH will be doing and he suggested I try to do it as well. If I did I would only do the the 25 mi ride, because it includes a lot of Rolling Hills and an awful Climb at the end. However, here in Dallas we don't have many hills and the few hills we do have, I struggle to get through. The "BEAST" seems very scary from what I have read, including people having to walk up the "Beast" because it's too steep with about a 14% grade and about .06 miles long. My questions to you all is, should I do this ride or get more training on hills before I attempt to attack the "beast"? Should I wait until next year?
I just don't know, I AM AFRAID OF THE BEAST .

Thanks.