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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Bacchetta Quattro, Catrike Speed
According to RidewithGPS, Union street gets to about 8.5% grade. Shift before you get into trouble not once you're there. Normal technique is to have a lower cadence while standing than when sitting.