Originally Posted by
HandsomeRyan
Where in MD do you live? If you are close you are welcome to come ride my bike (singlespeed or as a fixed gear) then you'll understand.
Edit: to answer your question- you just keep pedaling to get up and over the hills. It's a good workout but very do-able even by people with only a moderate level of fitness.
Hey, Thanks so much for the offer. I normally use my bike on 5th gear (my 7 speed), but occasionally, I need to use 2nd or 3rd gear for uphill climb. I did have some bad experience with my muscle cramping up while climbing uphill. I guess I need to practice a lot more (i did try gatorade and bananas, but that does help much with hills
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I live in Towson, MD. I often ride on the NCR all the way to New Freedom, PA. It was difficult at first, but now it's very easy.
The reason I was asking, I may convert a bike to single speed cause I am tired of rear derailleurs, and I already have two multi-speed bikes. I could use a single speed for working out my leg muscles and just as a spare bike.
Cheers