Originally Posted by overthere
Thanks for your take! Yes, it was the lack of air that got me; heat may have been a factor on my second try, but not really the first. It was around 12N, so the heat hadn't peaked yet, but it WAS hot. I guess in all my flatlander riding, long rides, and spinning I never experienced that gasping for breath stuff. I was in my lowest gear, at a low cadence! No where to go but tipping over...
Yes, living here would be *perfect* if we just had some hills a bit closer in just one direction...say North. Not much there except Woodland (ducking).
Just keep doing it. I live in a very hilly area and have big hills everywhere. For instance try a 10% grade for over 1/4 mile. That sucks and is right in front of my house. Then of course there is the 2 mile climb at the end of my long rides. Believe me they suck everytime but over time they get easier.