>>2035981If you are coasting on a road bike at 35-40 mph it's pretty dang steep.
I don't get terrified of similar hills but I have done it for a decade+ now.
A riding buddy I know had a massive crash crash descending and he doesn't go faster then 30mph or so.
I judge hills on 2-3 levels
>length of climb>steepness>does it flatten out, constant inclination, or does it ramp.Longer hills are better for lighter people without much power.
Short steep hills are fine for big guys with big power
"steps" are easier since it's steep, then flattens out, repeat. Ramping hills can be harder or easier depending on your mindset.
I had a commute like yours but half as steep and that was hard enough on a single speed bike, so yours is reasonably steep. I know I would be sweaty in the summer doing that commute.
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>>2035969Or whatever oil you have that is petroleum laying around.
