There’s something about conquering a hill that’s very rewarding. The bigger the hill, the bigger the bike and the trickier the conditions, the more the challenge and the greater the satisfaction.
But knowing how much to bite off isn’t always obvious. Some riders will avoid anything they’re not very sure of, while others will give anything a go.
Sometimes it doesn’t work out as planned.
Evaluation and decision
With some experience you should be able to assess hills you can attempt and hills you should steer clear of. It’s really all about the package, and by that I mean: