Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
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.
I'm already creeping up in my lowest gear, not sure I can go any slower and stay upright.
I will admit to stopping on the way up, but only in two places these days. For a tubby middle-aged human with arthritic knees, that ain't too bad.