From the Guardian about this hill. We're not all super-fit (anymore), and my knees really aren't what they are. Electric bikes are perfect for me. My neighbour is an extremely keen mountain-biker, taking part in races and long training rides. Even he's not keen on this one!
"Oh, the shame...
I cycle to work twice a week, around 8 miles each way along beautiful country lanes. I am either going steeply uphill using my turbo assist, or heavy on my brakes coming down again. There's a little bit of flat, but not much (see below).
I did this once on my old bike. It took around an hour...