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Old 06-18-12 | 03:28 PM
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From: Upstate NY

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I think you will find the hills out west to be long and steady. The hills you have in PA are short and steep. Power is Power but I find it hard to train for hills on the flat, the lack of wind when climbing, the lack of ability to coast in the pedals a little here or there or slow and rest makes it really different. Hills require constant attention and on a long grade that can be hours of constant attention. If you are able to drive a few hours you might want ot run up to Greylock in western Mass and climb the north side. Do repeats on it. It is not terribly steep but it is long - 2700' of verticle and 9 miles. Good luck.
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