Originally Posted by
rustybrown
Progression, over the years, felt. One pedal revolution at a time.
But it's outstanding to hear that you're in shape to tackle such a monster. And with the rake on that fork, and HT angle, at that. Makes my Peugeot feel insignificant.
Take it from a fellow, 20-years-younger, I'm humbled every day. On, and off, the bike.
Give 'em hills hell.
It was just a little cherry... our city planners seem to have had a hate on for cyclists as there are very few nice ways to get out of the river valley and lots of routes are topped off by a little extra grade.
Many routes have switchbacks as the river is old and the walls of the valley are to steep for straight roads... if you want to find hills here you don't have to go far but for the most part they are all short and vicious.
Some places are too steep for some peds and the city is putting lifts in to carry people up and down... this will let a lot more people enjoy the beauty in the river valley as it is the getting out that is challenging.
Most people you see in the river valley are riding geared bikes... well geared bikes.