Originally Posted by
ianjk
all it is is a little bit of practice. Take on hills that are a bit less grade and longer. Your legs will get the stamina soon enough.
There's a hill I have to go up just go get out of my suburban "community" and that guy is about 10% Grade according to this map and calculator.
it's only .3 miles but theres a .4 mile 6% hill right after so it's not all that fun just to get out. I do it very often though for strength training and just because I want to get to the grocery store!
There's also a pretty formidable climb to go deeper into my suburbs to get to this very empty and underused park. Real peaceful though. That climb is about .6 miles with that one 8.5% hill right before I get to the park.
I ride 46/16 which is perfect for me when I want to spin down, or for grinding up a fatty hill
The place I live in is unfortunately about 40% hills, most being steep but not very long, thankfully. Takes practice, guy but you can do it.