Every year about this time, the Los Angeles Wheelmen sponsor a bike ride up Fargo Street. This climb, which is this Sunday, draws attention every year for the feat these cyclists attempt and complete (last year's record was 90 accents!). From their website:

Once a year cyclists gather from all over to match their legs and skill against Fargo Street Hill, reportedly the steepest hill in Los Angeles. It's only a couple of blocks long, but at 32% grade, it's quite a feat if you can climb it. Many just want to see if they can make it up the hill at all. Amazingly, others vie to see how many times they can make it up the hill in one day. The record is now at 90. Many will try the hill. Many won’t make it. Come out to cheer them on and maybe give the hill a try yourself. It’s a thrill either way. Registration for the hillclimb opens at 9 AM and closes at noon.

"According to the city, the steepest section of public roadway is on 28th Street in San Pedro. For about 50 feet between Gaffey Street and Peck Avenue, it climbs at a 33.3% angle."

So, whether or not Fargo is the steepest street in the CIty or not, people still look at it as such and use it for challenges like the Fargo Street Climb or a dance routine?

Photo from Fargo Street by Stan7826 via Flickr