Originally Posted by
GovernorSilver
You've inspired me to give another go (or two or twenty - however many it takes) at conquering that steep switchback at least. I'll probably have to do it on the Jamis first before trying it on my Breezer.
Get well soon
. Stretching, electrolyte consumption (orange juice), etc. might help.
I have an abandoned road on my AM commute that's now a single track because the hillside slid. The remaining sections of pavement are probably around 15%, the dirt sections are around 20%, in total its only 2/10 of a mile. I'm able to make it 3 out of 5 times, maybe someday I'll be able to do it consistently.
(Ridewithgps says it's only 12%, I don't put much faith in their numbers)