Originally Posted by
speedybob
I like how simple it would be to say "I rode 100 miles on my bike" and have people be impressed, or know that you really achieved something. However, I wish there was some simple measurement for climbing. Im more interested in elevation and distance, but I cant just say "I rode a 7 mile loop with 3,000 feet of climbing at 8% grade last week" Its harder to visualize, and its less concrete than "I rode 100 miles." I will probably do one one day, but to be honest, it will be for the bragging rights only.
there is, my friend, and it's called the "mountain pass!"
any other climbing is just rolling hills.. e.g. not impressive to outsiders.