Calderdale Road Climb 16

by andy.geall79

Posted on Mar 05, 2015 at 09:21 AM

Midgely Rd (Mytholmroyd to Midgley)

This is a 1 mile climb from Mytholmroyd to the village of Midgley with a 7.1% average gradient and 12.2% maximum gradient the climb is very hard. The start of the climb can be misleading as it’s not that steep until you pass Calder High School, from that point the climb ramps up with a brief rest on offer through the hamlet of Eawood before the road kicks again to the summit. Climb status very hard (Black) and (Cat 3).

Climb Status

Very Hard – Black

Very Hard climbs will always feature a very steep gradient between 10 and 15% or feature technical terrain that requires a high level of skill to negotiate. This type of climb is a real challenge for anyone and a number of elements come into play on this type of climb. Having a bike that suits you with a good range of gears, health and general cycling fitness are all important to successfully complete a very hard – black climb.