Old 10-04-22, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by jonathanf2
I feel you, I'm also near the area (ER, Mt. Washington, HLP) and no matter which direction I ride it's climbing! Besides lower gearing, I'm even using long crank lengths just to get more torque from my pedaling. One of the ride groups I roll with constantly does climbing and it's amazing how strong some of the fixed gear riders when it comes to the climb.

Though I wouldn't trade living in near the hills. Whenever I go to the OC or other areas that are predominantly flat, it just feels awkward for me!
I know, the grass is always greener, right? If I ever moved to a flatter locale, I'd get bored with that pretty quick. Plus I'm 62, and all the climbing I do here is keeping me young!
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