Originally Posted by
knobster
I think it's about 5% and at times 7%. Most is about 4-5% though. 8 miles.
Earlier this year I climbed Ventoux. 13 miles at an average of 7.5% and places at 12% Used a triple but only got into the 30/26 on the 12% bits. Hope you can do it on a Compact as that is what I have on the new bike and shocked myself by doing a 400yard 20% last week.
Just pace yourself and Get the tension on the cleats to Max- Then you can't put your foot down.