Originally Posted by
eschew
So you ride this area often? What type of readings was your altimeter outputting?
I looked at the first route for your town in mapmyride.com. The hills were not "typically 15-20%" as you claimed the "hills in the SE Ohio" are.
I don't doubt that there are a few good hills in your area. But 15-20% grade hills aren't "typical" there. Prove me wrong... map YOUR ride...