Calderdale Road Climb 43

by andy.geall79

Posted on Mar 09, 2015 at 11:24 AM

Halifax Rd to Ridehalgh Lane

This is a short but tough climb that starts in Lancashire and works its way up to the Calderdale boundary. The first thing you tend to notice about this climb is the sheer drop to the left and the narrowness of the road. The surface even on dry days is often wet from running water off the hillside and loose stones washed down by the water are not uncommon. This climb is 0.7 miles long with an average gradient of 8.6% and a maximum of 14.1%. Climb status very hard (Black) and (Cat 4).

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.