Uh, yeah, I did that today. 12.5 miles into my ride (a new route, I like to explore) I came to this hill that looked pretty steep. I stopped, chugged some water, looked at the hill, took stock of how I was feeling, and decided "Eh, what the heck, I'll try it."
Yeah, what I didn't realize was that this hill was an 8% grade for 1.8 miles!!! Oh my goodness!!! Now I realize that there's probably a lot steeper hills around here and that most of you have done what I did today with no problems, but WoW! Holy smokes! I thought I'd never get to the top of that thing, but I did it. This hill made the one I did the other day seem tame.
I am very, very tired. My ride was 26 miles altogether and I feel awesome!!! I told a friend of mine recently that I refused to get off the bike until I finish what I start so I did not get off that bike. I pedaled the whole way and cussed my damn obstinance after the first half mile, but what a great feeling of accomplishment.
Okay, I'm done.
Have a great one!
Gray