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Originally Posted by Fredo76
The hill up to my health clinic is about a mile and a half at 4% average, with steeper parts maybe more. It never gets much easier, and I don't go much faster.

I estimate this overpass hill at 11% for about 1000 ft.


11% grade to overpass

At my age and fitness, my lungs max out way before my legs. I need lower gears just for pacing now. Clem has a 26/34, Fredo a 28/28.

All hail the wheezing geezer!
some decent access to nearby climbs. do love me some nm hwy 4 westbound outta los alamos/white rock.
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