Is this a dumb choice?

[antimony]

Of course, I am sitting on the veranda of the Mt. Washington Hotel, drinking wine, so right now, anything seems possible.

...Funny, so was I this weekend. And not riding my bike, despite bringing it along, because I decided sitting on the veranda was more what I needed rather than another hill workout.

As for the ride, you'll be fine. Even if it adds every hill in Harvard onto the metric, they're all pretty much short and steep, which worst-case is a nice chance to stretch your legs.