Eric Hopper

Thanks for all of the responses - wow! Most of the 20+ replies
indicate Springville from that direction is not advisable on a road
bike, but Saltzman should be fine. Saltzman is more out of my way (and
time is important), but looks like my only realistic choice other than
Germantown.

gschreckchat@comcast.net

Saltzman is easy on a road bike as the first half is paved and the second half is very hard packed dirt. I used to commute on it regularly in the summer. While it is great in the summer, I do not think it would be enjoyable in the winter. I believe you have to use 56th Street to get to Saltzman from Hwy 30.

I do not think Springville goes all the way through to Skyline from Hwy 30.

In the winter, for a paved road a bit out of the way, try Newbury.

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From: "Eric Hopper"

Is Springville up from the St Johns Bridge climbable on a road bike? If not, how about Saltzman from Hwy 30? I?m trying to find the best alternative to climbing Germantown during rush hour. Thanks - EH

Eric Hopper

Is Springville up from the St Johns Bridge climbable on a road bike? If
not, how about Saltzman from Hwy 30? I'm trying to find the best
alternative to climbing Germantown during rush hour. Thanks - EH