A great ride, although after a hot ride up and back down to Marine Drive, I was pretty tired the second time up. I'm glad I did it though. The start of the climb, for me at least, begins at the base of 22nd, a brutal climb, with grades that hit 17% until you reach Queens street. Then, it's a short jog over to 23rd avenue, which connects to the Upper Levels highway, and another brief 15% climb. Most of the 12 km ride up Cypress is at a more or less constant 7-8%. By the time you reach the top, it's a pretty good workout. The reward, of course, is the descent!. I'll never become bored with this mountain. It's a great way to train for the Colorado Rockies, or, more immediately, the Gran Fondo, which takes place next weekend!