What's a dale and where can I find one?

I hate to say it, but the bike riding here is kicking my ass. There really aren't any flat stretches, so it's more of a squiggly line of torture through the burbs of Ålesund. Remember the sledding hill leading down into our cul-de-sac? Well that's nothing compared to the rest of the hills that are around the house, making biking pretty unpleasant about 50% of the time. No wonder the locals are in great shape; a quick trip of only a few miles is a full cardio workout. I'm looking forward to moving into flatter terrain as the weather improves. We'll be in the Netherlands in less than 3 weeks, just in time for the first bloom of tulips, warm weather, and easier bike rides.