Originally Posted by
HydroG33r
i haven't ridden up Byrne yet, just down... But the grade profile (about 4% average for 2-2.5km) is very similar to the Heather Street climb I did from Kent (on the River route) up to the crest around 45th. That wasn't an issue, and it was the day before Cariboo. I think it was mostly the steep grade rather than the total elevation, and secondarily was being tired.
Where you guys commute now?
Cariboo is a beast. Used to live right by Cariboo Park and I found all sorts of ways to not have to ride up Cariboo.
in Kelowna now, my morning commute is about 30 m of climbing. My afternoon commute is about 300 m of climbing. The morning ride is much faster!