Cycling down a really big hill if it means cycling all the way up again

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My bike computer clocked me near 50km/h on the way down, but the hike back up was hell. I'm really dizzy after doing this twice, and i'm asking myself if the rush was really worth it. Experiences?

― chrisco (chrisco), Tuesday, 10 August 2004 22:34 (twenty-one years ago)

UPHILLS are good for you.

― cutty (mcutt), Tuesday, 10 August 2004 22:35 (twenty-one years ago)

just stand up out of the saddle and make the uphill face.

― cutty (mcutt), Tuesday, 10 August 2004 22:36 (twenty-one years ago)

depends on the hill. if it's a long hill with a gradual slope uphill but a steep downhill, classic. if it's a hill that's so steep i slow down until i am going so slow i almost fall over, and then come to a stop and walk my bike (we have those, i think they're really steep and i'm really pathetic), totally dud.

― Maria (Maria), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 02:01 (twenty-one years ago)

This isn't much different from hiking. A lot of times theres a downturn that makes you wonder who's sad idea of a joke is this.

― jim wentworth (wench), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 04:02 (twenty-one years ago)

classic. especially that heartstopping moment when you fear your brakes may not work and you'll end up going splat at high speed, then the relief when they do.

― gem (trisk), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 04:07 (twenty-one years ago)

Downhill in the rain: even better classic b/c of the adrenalin rush of lessened brake power.
Uphill: also classic: just think of how impressive your quads will be and how with even more hill climbing all the small hills become mere bumps in the road. And pretend the lung-burning feels good (but maybe not *that* good). Yeah, always make uphill face (xpost).

― rrrobyn (rrrobyn), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 04:36 (twenty-one years ago)

This is a lot of fun OFF ROAD

― Red Panda Sanskrit (ex machina), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 11:27 (twenty-one years ago)

best hill rush in London = highgate west hill and crystal palace. both an absolute nightmare on the way back up tho..

― Jay G (jaybob79), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 12:08 (twenty-one years ago)

Shooter's Hill in Richmond Park is one big bend that gets sharper as you approach the bottom. It's also a favourite hangout for deer. Last time I went down there my handlebars started shaking big time - I'm going slower next time.

― Markelby (Mark C), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 12:12 (twenty-one years ago)

Speed wobbles on fast descents can be scary as hell. Been about 50mph on tarmac and that was plenty fast enough for me. Gimme a nice swoopy off-road downhill anytime.

― NickB (NickB), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 12:19 (twenty-one years ago)

classic. especially that heartstopping moment when you fear your brakes may not work and you'll end up going splat at high speed, then the relief when they do.

brakes? what brakes

― cutty (mcutt), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 12:21 (twenty-one years ago)

Crazy fixey bastard.

― NickB (NickB), Wednesday, 11 August 2004 12:23 (twenty-one years ago)

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