The Tranebergsbron bridge is the highest point but not the high point of my bike commute. Today, with my muscles sore and tired after the first week of biking and the first week of gym workouts, and with a strong headwind, it feels steeper than usual.

When I cycle, I gauge “opposition” in number of gears. I have cycled my daily route so many times now that I know what gear I normally use in various places. When I’m having to work harder than usual, for whatever reason, I notice it because I need to use a different gear than usual. (My bike only has eight gears so it’s not too much to remember.)

Back on the bike after six weeks of vacation and not cycling: one to two gears’ difference.
Today’s headwind: between one-half and one gear.