Originally Posted by
Bikerdave222
The key word is river! If you live near a river you will have hills. I know I have a boat load of them. Hills are hard but as time goes on you will get stronger so don't let how hard it is get to you.
I ride along a river for my entire commute and it's pretty darn flat. Helps that there is a canal for part of the way. Here are the stats from my Garmin from this morning:
Distance 15.51 mi
Calories 977 C
Time 59:38
Avg Speed 15.6 mph
Max Speed 26.0 mph
Elev Gain 177 ft
Elev Loss 230 ft
Min Elev 1 ft
Max Elev 77 ft
That was a fairly relaxed pace, trying not to get too hot and sweaty.
OP, you will survive and get stronger. Give it time.