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Long at a fast pace ie: 5-7% for 10+ miles

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Short and steep ie: 10%+ for 3-5 miles

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09-06-09, 12:16 AM

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I frequently go over to the foothills of the rockies and spend 2 or 3 days riding the passes. It is quite common to find climbs that are 25 km or more, nice roads to ride, and nice climbs.

The good news is that it is only a 5 hour drive for me.

Love your user name!

I'm lucky enough to live in the rockies.

btw, you do all know that non riders think we're crazy.

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09-06-09, 12:33 AM

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yeah i live in michigan (I believe that is the midwest) its pretty flat out here I have the wife drive me 15 miles away so I can go and do hill repeats up down turn around up down turn around repeat repeat repeat and so on and so on and so on. I wish I had 5 mile climbs. I <3 climbing.

this is the funniest post in awhile for me... getting a ride 15 miles to do a workout.. to me those 15 would be a nice warm up..

just saying..

09-06-09, 12:51 AM

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this is the funniest post in awhile for me... getting a ride 15 miles to do a workout.. to me those 15 would be a nice warm up..

just saying..

he said he repeats it over and over

i spend about an hour doing the same hill over and over on wednesdays

dont knock people for mileage anyway, it doesnt make your dick bigger

09-06-09, 12:52 AM

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The ride I organized last weekend included these two climbs (and some other smaller climbs).

I prefer the first one to the second one.

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09-06-09, 01:10 AM

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this is the funniest post in awhile for me... getting a ride 15 miles to do a workout.. to me those 15 would be a nice warm up..

just saying..

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he said he repeats it over and over

i spend about an hour doing the same hill over and over on wednesdays

dont knock people for mileage anyway, it doesnt make your dick bigger

WxGuesser has a good point. When I lived in Winnipeg, I'd drive 150 km to do hill repeats because there wasn't anything closer than that ... but if I had hills within 15 miles (25 km), I'd just use the 15 miles as a warm-up on my way to do hill repeats, and a cool-down on the way back.

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09-06-09, 01:12 AM

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Don't have long hills where I live. 1 mile at 15% is about the limit so I have to travel to get long climbs in.

Once you get into the rhythm they are just a slow ride.

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09-06-09, 04:57 AM

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Near mountains sustained 5-7% climbs are all over the place! I'll admit again that the second option is a bit long. And heck, a 5 mile 5% grade would take me a probably take me more than 20mins. But they are still a lot of fun!

I live in the FLATS. So, I prefer any climb that lasts more than 120 seconds or so and I know I'm not a strong climber.

Having said that, your post is talking about averaging 15mph during a 5 mile long climb. That is faster than many people on these forums ride the flats.

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09-06-09, 05:05 AM

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having said that, your post about is talking about averaging 15mph during a 5 mile long climb. That is faster than many people on these forums ride the flats.

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09-06-09, 05:29 AM

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I just did a climb of 2100 feet over 17 km on dry, dusty forestry roads and cattle track on an MTB. It took two hours and 11 minutes of continuous climbing. The numbers aren't that impressive but at 50, living in flatter lands and temps of 100 degrees, I was happy to see the summit. The steepest climbs were 10% but felt like 20! The ride back down was worth the climb!

09-06-09, 06:58 AM

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You know I had to chime in on this one...

Everyone over estimates their climbing prowess...

Here is the climbing I do...BUMPS...

Just raced Burke Mountain yesterday...

3.3 miles, 2085 ft gain, 12% average grade, one .5 mile section of 18%...

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09-06-09, 07:01 AM

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Long at a faster pace ie: 5-7% and 10+ miles

define "faster pace"

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short and steep ie: 10%+ for 3-5 miles

at what pace?

09-06-09, 07:02 AM

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not everyone.

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You know I had to chime in on this one...

Everyone except me over estimates their climbing prowess...

Fixed it for you..

09-06-09, 07:23 AM

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I've driven up Equinox. My wife and I had our wedding reception up there. I don't know about riding up it, unless the road is closed to cars. From my remembrance of the ride up, it's steep and long and had some switchbacks that were super steep.

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09-06-09, 07:36 AM

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Raced Equinox August 1st...

It is the only time bikes are allowed on the road...

No descending, you must have a ride down...

It is steep and long...

I love riding my bike up hills....

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09-06-09, 07:46 AM

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Love your user name!

I'm lucky enough to live in the rockies.

btw, you do all know that non riders think we're crazy.

The username is what my wife and kids say whenever they walk out into the garage.

I live in the Okanagan Valley of BC, I live in the mountains so there is lots of climbing outside my front door, however, they are relatively shorter, but very steep climbs.

I enjoy the climbs I can find if I just get on the car and drive over to Golden or Radium, BC or over the other side to Banff , or ......................

Yeah, I know they think we are nuts. Good.

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In florida we climb on steep driveways.

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Originally Posted by STEVEtheEMT

he said he repeats it over and over

i spend about an hour doing the same hill over and over on wednesdays

dont knock people for mileage anyway, it doesnt make your dick bigger

you're doing it wrong

09-06-09, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammertoe

Everyone except me over estimates their climbing prowess...

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Fixed it for you..

I try not over estimate my climbing prowess...

I am a middle aged, balding, well marbled, hill climber...

Don't win a thing...

Love to race my bike up hills...

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The username is what my wife and kids say whenever they walk out into the garage.

...as you plan for your next purchase or build!

We get it for sure. I think it's quite possible my wife has uttered the same phrase.

We don't have a garage so at the moment we're talking about adding a second shed to the property for guess what?

Back to the topic with a little side question. How many of you have developed knee problems with this climbing like myself?

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How many of you have developed knee problems with this climbing like myself?

I have had my knee issues in the past but solved most of them...

I found I had my saddle too high...

It has been lowered about 2 cm over the last 3 years and I think I am now spot on...

Also correct gearing is key...

Most will try and be manly and mash up hills...

I ride with a 24 or 26 chainring and 11/32 or 11 34 cassette...

My cadence up the steepest hills remains 85 - 90...

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...as you plan for your next purchase or build!

We get it for sure. I think it's quite possible my wife has uttered the same phrase.

I have been thinking that getting a Naked would be a good thing to do ...................

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Originally Posted by kwrides

Having said that, your post is talking about averaging 15mph during a 5 mile long climb. That is faster than many people on these forums ride the flats.

sorry, your right, I'm not the most skill at even simple math... i average around 9-10mph on a climb of about 5%... so make that over 30 mins.

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define "faster pace"

faster than you would be on the steeper climb

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at what pace?

what ever pace you can do it at