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ORIGINAL: Historiker @bradfordkay The legs muscles trained from Bodybuilding help here as well as the weight. I'm also really good on cobblestone But uphill... Well, I hate to admit, but bad is not even a good description Uphill used to be my specialty (as can be expected from such a light rider). Our trip across the US included crossing the continental divide thirteen times along with a sidetrip to the summit of Mt Evans in Colorado (14,264'). Attached is a photo from that summit - we dumped our packs at a lake down at 10,600' so we wouldn't be hauling the full load all the way up. My european trip included five HC climbs from the Tour (Tourmalet, Izouard, Galibier, L'Alpe D'Huez and Joux Plane). Yes, there's a good bit of masochist in every climber! And Eric - riding a bicycle up a big mountain pass will teach you patience!
I've been to the top of Mt. Evans, too. Of course, I drove up in a car. Was a beautiful spot!
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