I rode this on a hybrid with push-pedals on last year's RAGBRAI, and I thought that was bad. I had to stop 2/3 of the way up and catch my breath, and I was definitely one of the zig-zaggers. To see it done on a singlespeed... wow! My helmet off to you!
These are the roads I train on for RAGBRAI and other organized rides. I couldn't ride because I am eight months pregnant, but from what I've heard (and seen on youtube), the amount of walkers actually made riding the hill quite difficult. Kudos to you and the few others who actually made it up without walking/stopping. When the DSM Register says "it's a flat and short route," and people believe them, they've never been to Iowa or ridden RAGBRAI! :)
@farnaway12 I participated in this event. Potters hill is a mile long 19 percent grade. Its absolutely brutal. Lots of strong riders had to walk. It was so steep my wife almost got sick. The only reason I rode the entire way up is I made a promise to a friend that I wouldn't walk any hills on RAGBRAI. My legs have never hurt so much in my life. To give you an idea of how steep it is I coasted to 46 mph on the following downhill. To see someone do this on a single speed in incredible.
I rode this on a hybrid with push-pedals on last year's RAGBRAI, and I thought that was bad. I had to stop 2/3 of the way up and catch my breath, and I was definitely one of the zig-zaggers. To see it done on a singlespeed... wow! My helmet off to you!
aoline 6 months ago
I was holding my breathe at @8:15 min into this, geez. Music was perfect.
bibo1957 7 months ago
great footage of your front wheel...!
norbikes 1 year ago
Love it! Thanks for letting me revisit this awesome hill. C ya next year! Great idea videoing the hill !!!!!!!!
jmccordrealtor 1 year ago
These are the roads I train on for RAGBRAI and other organized rides. I couldn't ride because I am eight months pregnant, but from what I've heard (and seen on youtube), the amount of walkers actually made riding the hill quite difficult. Kudos to you and the few others who actually made it up without walking/stopping. When the DSM Register says "it's a flat and short route," and people believe them, they've never been to Iowa or ridden RAGBRAI! :)
steeleswheels73 1 year ago
PS: Didn't you want to call out, "hold your line!" just a few times!? LOL
steeleswheels73 1 year ago
A Hammerstache triumph. But seriously, who are these people who get off to walk their bikes in the middle of the road in a group event.
farnaway12 1 year ago
@farnaway12 I participated in this event. Potters hill is a mile long 19 percent grade. Its absolutely brutal. Lots of strong riders had to walk. It was so steep my wife almost got sick. The only reason I rode the entire way up is I made a promise to a friend that I wouldn't walk any hills on RAGBRAI. My legs have never hurt so much in my life. To give you an idea of how steep it is I coasted to 46 mph on the following downhill. To see someone do this on a single speed in incredible.
Frdmstang 1 year ago