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Hill speed

If you were on a hill, hypothetically any hill really, what would be the minimum speed that you would achieve (or see as acceptable) over distance?

What I mean to say is, the hill could be hypothetically any gradient, because different levels of cyclists will go slower or faster on the same incline.

But, whatever your level, what would be the minimum speed you would achieve before getting off to walk, or not even attempting to climb it ?

My case - There are some hills, not even steep ones (I am an unfit noobie) that I slow down to only a few mph, I literally think it might be quicker to walk at some stages of them lol. I know it will get better over time but I am just wondering what people think/do if they think a hill will be too steep to climb at a reasonable pace.

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