It's a little bit out of town but the roads around Afton Alps is where I've done some hill sessions. We usually head out from the golf course. We go out about 8-10 miles then head back to the golf course. It always is a good/hard workout.

Another option is to hit the hills that are on the river road down by the U of M. You would have to do repeats, but if you start on the river road (west side) then take the hill up to the West Bank, cross Wash. then head left and come back under Wash. there is another good hill on the east side. Doing that a few times would be an ok workout.

Though I haven't done it on the bike, when I was training for a 1/2 marathon last fall I would do the hills down by the St. Paul Cathedral. Might be another option.

Thanks! I am right between the river and the St. Paul Cathedral, so I am going to start there. I really appreciate it.

Melissa