Originally Posted by
etsisk
I understand that recumbents are slowslowslow going uphill... and if they're slow going uphill, what in the world are they like going up *mountains*?? I know folks go long distances on 'em, so what's the current wisdom as regards recumbents and full-tilt-boogie mountains?
Thanks!
Tom
What, like this day I did on a tour?
Day 10: Lillooet to Pemberton - A bike ride in British Columbia . I did fine, and rode at a speed I thought appropriate for my age, weight, and condition. There's some pieces of that road that are 15%- I just pedaled in my granny gear and got to the top when I got there.
A couple friends rode across the U.S. a few years back:
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/ER2005 . Norm was nearly 70 when he did that. I saw him a couple weeks ago- he's still riding.