If you can't get up Winnats Pass on a 36x28 you should give up cycling.
This.
The Pyrenees was doable on the very same gearing on a loaded touring bike.
Aha, there's the motivation I wanted!
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If you can't get up Winnats Pass on a 36x28 you should give up cycling.