""Cycling around San Francisco was really interesting because it's so so steep in so many places. Which is something I haven't really encountered in any other city, to be honest.""
""41% is f-king wild," MacFarlane commented on Strava, reflecting on the extreme challenge posed by the steep grade of Bradford Street."
""Most of the time, they jump off and walk up the hill. I wouldn't recommend going up that street. I wouldn't do it," said Morena Mendez, owner of Express Service Auto Glass."
""I'd like to go back and try and get it," MacFarlane said, indicating his desire to return to San Francisco to reclaim the title."
Harry MacFarlane, an elite cyclist, conquered Bradford Street in San Francisco, completing the steep climb in 14 seconds. This achievement earned him the 'King of the Mountain' title on Strava, surpassing the previous record set by Mike Scanlon. MacFarlane described the unique steepness of San Francisco's hills compared to other cities. Despite the challenging 41% grade, he successfully reached the top. MacFarlane, the reigning British National Hill Climb Champion, expressed interest in returning to San Francisco to further challenge the record.
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