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V brakes should be loose enough that you can just unhook the noodle (silvery tube) when you need to remove the wheel. You'll still be able to brake hard enough to stop yourself pretty fast, particularly if you are running both brakes and fixed.
Have you switched out the tires yet? If not stick some 23s on there at at least 100psi and you should find it easier to get up the hill. Other than that, keep at it and you'll ge there.