Originally Posted by
kickstart
You must be a racer.
To someone like me with different priorities, 30 seconds in
9 miles on an average 8% grade has no meaning. That could be a drink of water, rubbernecking at some scenery, taking a picture, or some other inconsequential distraction. I rather have the extra comfort for that hour+, than the 30 seconds.
I'd spend more than 30 seconds standing on the side of the road crying if I had to do a ride like that....lol