Originally Posted by
girljen
--The hills are gradual, but the ride home is pretty much a constant climb. I'm not sure how much downhill I have on the way home, but I do know that it can be measured in yards rather than blocks or miles.
Sounds like you're doing everything right, and constant climbs are
tough when you're starting out. +1 on Berniebikes post, and the important part is to find some longer rides that fit into your schedule. Consider riding a couple evenings a week or a day on the weekend, go 10+ miles on some flatter terrain to find your groove (crazybikerchick is a wise one).
When I started last year, I found an steady incline near my house and periodically rode up and down it until I get tired. This year I laugh at how puny the grade is compared to riding into the Highlands neighborhood
