by andy.geall79
Posted on Mar 09, 2015 at 13:25 PM
Boggart Lane makes up part of National Cycle Network Route 68 that travels from Scammonden to Long Causeway above Blackshaw Head. This climb sits in the steep or super steep category with an average gradient of 10.6% and a maximum of 15.6% the legs are working hard to clear this climb in one. The road narrows in parts and has a number of blind bends however traffic use is relatively low. This climbs is a tough challenge that provides a great link from Sowerby Bridge Town to Norland and the roads beyond. Climb status very hard (Double Black) and (Cat 4).
Very Hard – Double Black
A Very Hard – Double Black climb will feature super technical difficulty and really challenge amateur and profession cyclists alike. Climbs of this nature are likely to have an average gradient over 10% and sections over 15% gradient make these climbs seriously tough. Calderdale has a number of road and mountain bike climbs that sit in this category.
Distance: 1.3 km
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