I have two distinct routes I like to ride. One is a stones throw from the beach/bay. It's straight, flat and windy.
The other route is a winding one that heads north then splits so I can head towards downtown or I can head east. This route that has a few short hills and some flat sections. Also has access to bigger hills that I have yet to go for.
Most of the hills around here are in the 2-7% grade range and no longer than 1/2 a mile. Nothing major, but when I first started out some of the hills looked intimidating. No matter which route I go for I have a very short 1/4 mile, 4.6% grade hill that I climb to get home. Once I crest the hill it flattens out and I pretty much coast home. I hated this hill at first, but it's not a big deal now unless I'm really tired.
Last edited by here and there; 09-06-06 at 12:21 PM.