by andy.geall79
Posted on Mar 09, 2015 at 13:35 PM
Butterworth Lane is one of the shortest and toughest climbs in the area branching off the A58 above Sowerby Bridge. The climb only covers 0.3 miles with an average gradient of 10.3% and a maximum gradient of 13.4% making the severity of the hill pretty consistent throughout. Climb status very hard (Black).
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.
Distance: 0.5 km
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