So I purchased my bike on Sunday and did my first big city commute today. It started with a lovely LOVELY descent (I live on a hill), followed by an endless succession of lights and pedestrians meandering on and off the designated bike path. (I need a bell). The ride home was GREAT! I finish work in the evening so the streets are quiet and the pedestrians sparse. Problem is that hill I live on. It's not a super steep hill, just a super long one. I had to get off and walk about 2/3 of the way up. One day.