Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
Out of curiosity, which hills are you referring to, OldsCOOL? I've been on a few of them up around you. Some are downright nasty.
The one I live on.
Heading out of Boyne City toward the Ironton Ferry Rd, past Advance and Whiting Park there is Mountain Road off to the left. On long, tiring rides I should be having great joy turning up my home road....instead I stare a steep hill I lovingly call "Jezebel Hill". With my oldschool gearing I've climbed it twice and rejoiced even with a sore knee on one time and charlied quad on the second time.
Have you climbed "The Wall"?? Every group ride through hilly East Jordan must include this hill like it is cumpulsory for ride planners or something.
I love riding this area and have been top ten on several Strava courses. Currently, I'm 17th of 94 on one course in Boyne that I'd really like to get back into top ten again.
Great fun to ride this area. Hills galore.
ETA: have you rode Ridge Rd? There is a hill going into the valley that I only take a route that allows me to descend it. It is crazy steep and where I hit 45mph on a coast. The acceleration is invigorating.