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 2009-06-16 7:51 AM |
Veteran  173   S.E Asia |  Subject: climbing or riding the flats?For some reason I much prefer climbing than riding on the flats. Anyone else feel the same way? Give me a 3-hour ride in the mountains over a 3-hour or even 2-hour flat ride any day of the week! The steeper the better! Which do you prefer and why?
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| 2009-06-16 8:11 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
Iron Donkey 38643    , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? As long as I can get a bike ride in, it doesn't matter to me. But training for a specific race with hills, ya gotta do hills. |
| 2009-06-16 8:17 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
Champion 5117 Brandon, MS | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I like flat, fast, smooth pavement, and low traffic. Of course, I live in Mississippi. It's not like I've ever really done a climb of any significance, so my options were limited to begin with. |
| 2009-06-16 8:27 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
| Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? Flat, or just slightly south of flat. I suck at climbing and am scared of descending, unless it's long and gradual. I'll probably NEVER do an Ironman, but if I did, I'd do Florida |
| 2009-06-16 8:31 AM in reply to: #2220594 |
| Miami,FL | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? sesh - 2009-06-16 9:17 AM I like flat, fast, smooth pavement, and low traffic. Of course, I live in Mississippi. It's not like I've ever really done a climb of any significance, so my options were limited to begin with. X2! not many climbing options here in FL either. |
| 2009-06-16 8:41 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
| Lafayette, CO | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I don't think I've ever done a ride that's really flat. I think it might be fun to see what speeds I'd average on a flat ride but I generally do enjoy the hills. |
| 2009-06-16 8:46 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
| Pro 4054 yep, | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I don't know its a toss up for me. I enjoy climbing because I am able to see what I've just accomplished (size wise) and flats are nice cause of the speed I can gain.
I guess climbing wins because of the decent. |
| 2009-06-16 8:46 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
Extreme Veteran 438 Surprise, AZ | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I like to train on all hills but race at flat as possible. |
| 2009-06-16 8:49 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I like varied terrain, makes the ride more interesting. |
| 2009-06-16 9:00 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
Coach 10487 Boston, MA | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I like both it keeps things entertaining however having to do a long steep climb really gets me excited; there is something about the challenge that I enjoy a lot. |
| 2009-06-16 9:05 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
Expert 1049 Burnaby, BC | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? Definitely the hills, which makes Monday mornings actually appealing! Nothing like a nice 4km climb in to work to start the week! |
| 2009-06-16 9:14 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
Master 2073 The Redlands, FL | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I don't have many choises here in South Florida....flat...flat...and more flat...and...We only climb bridges...LOL |
| 2009-06-16 9:14 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
Extreme Veteran 418 Pittsburgh | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I like rolling hills -- I enjoy climbing, but I really suck at it, so it is nice to have a mix of climbing and descents, with occasionally some flat terrain thrown in. Luckily, that is a pretty accurate description of my city. |
| 2009-06-16 10:08 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
Member 103 | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I really was not crazy about cycling until I met some difficult hills...now it's appeal is growing. I would still say varying terrain to keep it interesting  |
| 2009-06-16 10:12 AM in reply to: #2220531 |
Master 2327 North Alabama | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I love the rollers. We have them here in N. Alabama and I enjoy it. It's good to get the taste of flats, but the hills are where the power comes from! |
| 2009-06-16 1:32 PM in reply to: #2220531 |
Extreme Veteran 3177 | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I much prefer climbing even though I hate hills. It might have to do with the fact that there are not good flat places to ride near me without running into traffic/stop lights/signs etc...Even the trails are not to good even if flat because of all the people/animals/speed limits on them (who wants to only go 15mph on a nice flat, paved trail?) When I am climbing I don't care about the stops because by the time I get there I am ready for a break and they do not put nearly as many lights/signs on the hills around here. |
| 2009-06-16 1:34 PM in reply to: #2221808 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I feel more satisfied after a long climb or day in the hills. But fast flats is a kick as well. I like a bit of everything. |
| 2009-06-16 1:37 PM in reply to: #2220531 |
Expert 606 Lakeville, MN | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? I'm a big fan of the 15+ mile canyon climbs out here. After an hour of straight climbing, you almost forget you're on a hill! Or not... |
| 2009-06-16 1:46 PM in reply to: #2220531 |
Master 3127 Sunny Southern Cal | Subject: RE: climbing or riding the flats? Climbing, no contest. I hate flat. My riding partner loves flat or long slight grades. Funny, he beats me there most of the time, and I usually win the climbs. |
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