Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
It is my understanding that some parts of the Appalachians can have very steep hills.
Sure can. And what I dislike the most is when you encounter sections with a good number of shorter, steeper climbs back to back to back...Had a some sections like that crossing PA last September. I think my ruling grade was 11.8%. I much prefer longer, more moderately graded climbs. It's nice to be able to get into a rhythm.