I just go for short trips, about 15miles only, but after 4, it's uphill. Steeply, through my little city, and I can take it further by heading to Fell Top, where a monumen exists. Many cyclists use that as a traning run, but these days I prefer to limit my distance on the grounds that I have too many other things to do.
Might not be true. Porky pies are part of my family DNA
The final part of my shortie is a modest incline, leading up to the City Park main entrance, it's surely the best place to showcase one's expertise in these matters!
Flat out, max. effort in a medium gear, for only about 200 yards or so, the heart rate rises inexorably, and I'm exhausted at the end.
Those crossing the road to the entrance are, of course, hugely impressed, faced with the sight and sounds of the huffin' and puffin' of this ole fella, doing his stupid best to emulate a steam loco of similar age . .. . . .I used that pleasant course a lot, during the pandemic.
Have fun. We all deserve it.
Last edited by peterws; 11-30-22 at 05:14 PM.