Just rode up a mountain for the second time in as many weeks. This is the elevation profile:
http://www.mapmyride.com/s/routes/vi...1131762#climbs
I turn 45 in December. Pretty much ride only a fixed gear or a singlespeed. I used the Softride geared at 47 inches.
I'm the guy on the right.
Three of us start out.
Near the top.
Wife driving vehicle and pacing me.