Originally Posted by
Metol
Or are my legs/lungs simply too wimpy and they will get stronger over time? I'd like to hear how those of you who have hilly commuting are coping with the challenge. By the way, I'm 43 and overweight.
I think it's awesome that you have the opportunity to train to be a champeen climber while doing your commute. I have to cycle for 10 miles before I get to that type of hill to train on.
I don't have a hilly commute but my folks lived at the top of a 1/2 mile measured 18% grade. I don't think I could ride a bike up a grade that steep, so you're already an official bad*ss for being able to accomplish it. *brofist*