Climbing Question

[jowwy]

Would you class climbing 1360ft in 14.2miles as

1. Not bad
2. Hilly
3. Very hilly

Thats the ride profile - its my commute home.

 

[uclown2002]

1000 ft per 10 miles is v hilly in my book - so 3.

+1

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Thats the ride profile - its my commute home.

OMG @jowwy you're such a powerful cyclist

 

[jowwy]

OMG @jowwy you're such a powerful cyclist

No im not - im just asking do people class it as hilly or not.

Im not looking for any sort of slap on the bike or anything. Just looking for genuine guidance.

 

[Banjo]

3

 

[400bhp]

Hilly

Not very hilly as too short.

 

[nickyboy]

1000 ft per 10 miles is v hilly in my book - so 3.

Depends where you live. Around these parts; up to 75ft/mile = flattish, 75-110ft/mile = hilly, more than 110ft/mile = very hilly. Easy to find loops here 120ft+/mile

 

[fossyant]

Hilly

Not very hilly as too short.

It's just hilly if you live up in the Peaks. It's a good measure though. 10 to 1 ratio.

 

[berty bassett]

dont look hilly to me - to be hilly there are ups and downs - thats just bleeding well up ! it a hill singular

 

[KneesUp]

Hilly

Not very hilly as too short.

I thought 'hilliness' was defined as height gained / distance therefore the less distance the greater the 'hilliness'.

@jowwy my commute is much shorter and is a little easier at 91ft/mile. I find it quite tough enough, thanks.

 

[Saluki]

Stupidly hilly. Then again, I live in Norfolk so what would I know.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

OMG @jowwy you're such a powerful cyclist

You like powerful cyclists? My commute home is 1640ft in 19 miles .

Yes, I'd rate @jowwy's commute as hilly.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

You like powerful cyclists? My commute home is 1640ft in 19 miles .

Yes, I'd rate @jowwy's commute as hilly.

I haven't got a clue, was just stoking the op's ego ... works a treat with the cat

 

[jowwy]

I haven't got a clue, was just stoking the op's ego ... works a treat with the cat

My post had nothing to do with my ego - was asking a geniune question pat.

Im trying to gauge were i am climbing wise. But if thats your opinion then no probs and no hard feelings.

 

[jack smith]

I'd say not too bad I'm from the northeast and live at the top of a 600ft climb either way so I've no choice :/ im a big built guy so the weight pulls me back too! But most rides around here average around 1500-300 ft elevation according to starva and that's anywhere you go even on short rides my immediate area consists of lots of valleys and signal masts, not to mention endless wind turbines so I think I'm just in an unlucky area for someone of my build lol