Where do you guys get hill training in?

I COMPLETLY forgot about stone mountain. Thanks!

To the Newnan guy - lucky. I work in Griffin.

I think I could do it out my driveway too, but I'm just not that confident yet. And there is one road I would be nervous about

I live in Gainesville which is right at the foothills of the mountains.  My Saturday ride last week was 100 miles with right at 5000 feet of climbing according the route tracker here on BT.

We are planning on doing the same ride this weekend if anyone would like to join us.  Great back country roads, and we even ride through downtown Helen, GA.....anyone care for Ocktoberfest?

very funny.

The Roswell route is pretty hilly, but it's no where near Decatur. 

You might want to give riding from your house a try.   I ride sometimes on Sunday mornings at 8 and the roads are very quiet.  It's the best time to ease yourself into riding with the Atlanta drivers.  Oh, but whatch out for the blue hairs on their way to church!

The link below is a hilly ride I do once per week. It's not the gaps or Kennesaw, however, it has some decent hills in it. Most of the route is in neighborhoods so the traffic is not bad. You only have to watch out for the section on N Highland. The section on Dekalb/College ave follows the path so you don't actually have to ride on the roads. Also, McClendon AVE is rather tight, but, the drivers in that area tend to be bike friendly.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Little-Five-Points-Grant-Park-Decatur180654

When people bring up hogpen, I always flinch.  Everybody should have to do that climb once. 

I should just try the driveway. I will early Sunday one day.

 Atlrunnergirl - I'll take you up on that offer!! (I follow your blog so I know your doing sugarloaf soon - GOOD LUCK)

Stone Mountain works really well for hill training.  Just take the outer loop.  The only downside is that it is only 7-8 miles long so you will need to ride it a number times.

 Good Luck