My work commute takes me from 6200 feet to 6900 feet in the span of 5 miles. Its a steady climb for the most part but there is one steep hill where I feel I probably get about half the elevation gain out of the way. Everyday I tackle that hill I feel like I win (what it is I'm winning I have no idea) and its great. I'm lucky enough to be going uphill on the way back home.