Originally Posted by
GhostRider62
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Even with insufficient gearing for hills, one can walk. I do it all the time ...
I have never been diagnosed with heart problems, but considering that I rode my first brevet during my first year of medicare age, I think it is a good idea to make sure my exertion level does not climb too high on uphills. When my heart rate monitor tells me that I am getting up towards the max, I get off and walk. And I just smile at the bikers that ride past me, they are all younger than me.