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Old 11-13-05, 10:16 AM
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http://www.paloaltobicycles.com/gradeslocal.html

I think that grades over short distances are not very important, except to help you choose your gearing.

More important is the average grade over 1 mile sections of a hill and also the total elevation gain. That information will help you pace yourself up a hill or to plan your attacks.
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