mikec, well done. I was lucky not to have any steep slopes but riding fixed was the only way to go today. Brakes were useless. It could be, on the descent, your high gearing helped you control the bike better. Don't envy you climbing up it tonight.
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mikec, well done. I was lucky not to have any steep slopes but riding fixed was the only way to go today. Brakes were useless. It could be, on the descent, your high gearing helped you control the bike better. Don't envy you climbing up it tonight.