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just had to ad my two cents, since I live in San Francisco "what is flat? "not familiar with that dimension.
Pete in SF
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If it takes work to climb, it's a hill. What is work varies from person to person and day to day. Like art, I don't know what it is, but I know it when I see it.

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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch (Post 5054479)

It becomes a hill on the way down. Going up it's a mountain.

:beer:

It's a hill when it's a pain in the butt.

Yeah, you have a few in San Diego. Laurel is a good example. There is one block that is almost vertical. Morley Field Dr. in Balboa Park is another good short intimidator.

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Originally Posted by astropuppy (Post 5053820)

Texas Street is not a hill; nor a mountain; It is a WALL. Especially, when reached at the end of a ride from Long Beach.

Many years ago I use to commute into the SF valley from Topanga. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Tuna Canyon Road and Stunt Road are definitely character builders. Broke many a gut out in them there hills. In those days, the real - NOT ME - road warriors climbed those hills with 42X16's.

Ah yes, those were the days. My first time up Stunt was in a 42 x 21. The smallest gear any self- respecting roadie would carry, even in an area with plenty of 15 and 18% climbs.
Tuna is a hill, Las Flores is a hill but both will kill you if you let them.