Joined: Sep 2005
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From: "The Last Best Place"
Bikes: 2005 Trek Pilot 5.0, 2001 Specialized Sirrus Pro, Kona Lava Dome, Raleigh hardtail converted to commuter, 87 Takara steel road bike, 2008 Trek Soho
Ditch the suspension fork and who cares how slow you go? Get the lowest gearing you can. If it means you'll be under 4 mph, so be it. Try to alternate between sitting and standing. Shift up a couple gears when you stand and again, don't worry about speed, just stay upright.
I gotta say though, that is a long commute, especially being hilly.
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