Driving my little Honda for 10 or 12 hours a day (that's 9-13 in metric) is not conducive to getting in good bike rides or much running. However, when I see a sign at 6800' elevation that says "8% grade next 10 miles", I pull my car over, take the bike off the roof and suffer. Beautiful views, tough climbing at elevation after being at sea level for most of the summer.
If you are on a road and it has a steady 6% grade, you will see truck warnings and maybe brake failure bailouts. 8% is steeper and it kicked my ass.
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Even if that is your only ride of the week/month/whatever, it is pretty rad.
I salute you! I envy you! And the Italian Hussy you ride! - Eggboy
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