Hills hills and more hills

[Jo-n-NY]

That was an awesome video to watch. I think I began feeling light headed towards the end.

I have a ride called the Bloomin Metric in CT coming up in the beginning of May. I rode it years ago not knowing what to expect and although struggled on some hills, nothering compared to these I did ok. I think it was better not knowing what the hills were like. I gave it another try a few years ago and my chain dropped on a steep hill, fell over and hurt my ankle and could not complete the ride. As of now I get a stomach ache every time I think of the Bloomin Metric coming up. My biggest fear is running out of gears and falling over. Since I rode already, I am sure it is mind over matter.

Anyway... thank you for posting the video as it was really really fun and good.

[Susan126]

I was born in Pittsburgh at Allegheny General Hospital on the North Side and grew up in the little town of Sharpsburg on the Allegheny River. And believe me Pittsburgh and it's surrounding area is indeed a very hilly town! The ride was like a trip down memory lane. I knew every town they went through and was familiar with all of the hills they climbed.

In the early 70s when I was in my early 20s I remember a bike ride I did. Leaving my house in Sharpsburg, going through Etna, then through Glenshaw heading towards North Park. It was a long fun day. I doubt I could do it today. Thanks for the link. Enjoyed the video and seeing my old hometown.

GO STEELERS!

[Bike Chick]

Great video! I really enjoyed it and am so glad you posted it.........

Now I feel like I need to do a recovery drink

[Crankin]

All I could do was feel the pain.
I have a couple of hills with 18% grades for a short bit. I can do those. Once it gets in the twenties, well, only twice have I been forced to walk. I actually think I could do one of the ones I walked, but the other... it was at least a mile of 18-25% grades, followed by a flat and then another 10-15% grade. I walked the 18-25% part, or at least part of it and did the second part of the hill. I could barely finish the rest of the 15 mile ride. I am used to steepish grades, but they are usually short.