Posted on Feb 24, 2015 at 13:27 PM by andy.geall79
The more difficult climb in the Deer Park this climb is a real mixed bag with a rock garden to negotiate immediately followed by a brief rest bite and onto an unmade track. This section in the summer months is hard work but can be ridden, the winter months present a different challenge with a muddy final section. The profile only covers 0.4 miles but with an average gradient of 9.4% and a maximum gradient of 10.7% this is an extremely tough climb. 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.
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Posted on Feb 24, 2015 at 12:46 PM by andy.geall79
The Deer Park if you ride the North side you will ride the South side and vice versa. This is a reasonably steady climb in mountain biking terms with a 3.6% average gradient and a maximum gradient of 5.4% over 0.6 miles. The terrain has the odd technical obstacle at the start and becomes more difficult as the gradient ramps up towards the end of the climb. Climb status challenging (blue).
Challenging – Blue
Challenging climbs are likely to feature an average gradient between 3 and 5% and can feature some technical difficulty. These climbs are ideal for people who have a good level of fitness and want to improve their ability to climb and feel a sense of achievement.
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Posted on Feb 24, 2015 at 12:19 PM by andy.geall79
A climb that begins with a decent but soon ramps up a farm track road that many will negotiate without issue, elements of the track can be loose but overall the surface is good to the house at the top. After the gate the challenge of this climb becomes apparent and the path crosses and stream and ramps up viciously up an old packhorse trail. If you clear the section after the gate to the next gate you can call yourself a hero. This is impossible in the wet and extremely hard in the dry. The profile of the climb is 1 mile long with an average gradient of 5.7% and a maximum gradient of 14.1% giving it a very hard (Double Black) and (Cat 4) Status.
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.
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Posted on Feb 24, 2015 at 11:56 AM by andy.geall79
The Luddenden Valley is an easy climb part hidden away with a mix of road and bridleway. With a 2.2% average gradient and a maximum gradient of 5.6% this is a good climb for those who are new to mountain biking. From Luddenden village the route follows a bridleway that climbs steadily with the odd obstacle on the path. At the head of this climb the options are not the kindest for those less confident on steep climbs with a short but sharp climb to Booth or the super road climb to Wainstalls. Climb status entry level (Green)
Entry Level – Green
Entry Level climbs have a slight gradient and are likely to be short with no technical difficulty, they are ideal for people who are new to cycling and have limited experience cycling uphill. Calderdale with its steep sided valleys has very few climbs of this nature.
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Posted on Feb 24, 2015 at 11:43 AM by andy.geall79
Upper Saltonstall – Luddenden Dean
A short 0.2 mile climb that is super steep with an average gradient of 11.9% and a maximum gradient of 14%. This climb is a mixed bag of tricks with water pipe to negotiate early in the climb on a heavily eroded surface. As you make your way around the bends the surface becomes loose and traction can be an issue. There are no points to rest in this climb as the trail provides a consistent challenge. Climb status very hard (Black).
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.
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Posted on Feb 23, 2015 at 15:05 PM by andy.geall79
One of the easier climbs in the area however if you have cycled to this point you will have already cycled up some big hills. Covering 0.6 miles and an average gradient of 3.7% and a maximum of 8.5% the climb has the odd technical element but there is the option to ride around them for the less confident. Climb status challenging (Blue).
Challenging – Blue
Challenging climbs are likely to feature an average gradient between 3 and 5% and can feature some technical difficulty. These climbs are ideal for people who have a good level of fitness and want to improve their ability to climb and feel a sense of achievement.
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Posted on Feb 23, 2015 at 14:40 PM by andy.geall79
A simple climb to look at that hugs a dry stone wall of a field but appearances can be deceptive and this is certainly the case with this climb. Aim to tackle this one in a dry spell as water sits under the green grass surface reducing traction and slowing momentum. The profile of the climb covers 0.7 miles with an average gradient of 6.9% and a maximum of 10.6% giving this climb a hard (red) status.
Climb Status
Hard climbs will feature a constant level of difficulty or feature a technically difficult section. Climbs of this nature are likely to feature terrain with a gradient between 5 and 10%. This type of climb will really challenge new cyclists and require regular cyclists to increase their efforts to successfully complete this type of climb. The majority of the climbs in the Calderdale area are hard – Red.
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Posted on Feb 23, 2015 at 14:29 PM by andy.geall79
A second instalment of climbs in the area of Hardcastle Crags this route follows the same farm track as the Hardcastle Crags – Hebden Dale climb to a point. Climbing parallel to Crimsworth Dean before turning left up a steep track to Shackleton. In good conditions many riders will clear the climb, however the final section in the wet and the heart of winter will see even the strongest mountain bikers struggle. The climb covers 1.6 miles with an average gradient of 6.1% and a maximum of 11.7% giving this climb a hard (red) and (Cat 4) status.
Hard – Red
Hard climbs will feature a constant level of difficulty or feature a technically difficult section. Climbs of this nature are likely to feature terrain with a gradient between 5 and 10%. This type of climb will really challenge new cyclists and require regular cyclists to increase their efforts to successfully complete this type of climb. The majority of the climbs in the Calderdale area are hard – Red.
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Posted on Feb 23, 2015 at 14:13 PM by andy.geall79
One of the most popular ways to start a mountain bike ride from the outskirts of Hebden Bridge is through Hardcastle Crags. This is a simple climb that purely uses the farm track access roads (bridleways). The gradient is reasonably kind at an average of 6.9% however the climb kicks off the hairpin bend to its steepest point to a tough 12.4% gradient. Climb status is hard (Red) and (Cat 4).
Hard – Red
Hard climbs will feature a constant level of difficulty or feature a technically difficult section. Climbs of this nature are likely to feature terrain with a gradient between 5 and 10%. This type of climb will really challenge new cyclists and require regular cyclists to increase their efforts to successfully complete this type of climb. The majority of the climbs in the Calderdale area are hard – Red.
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Posted on Feb 23, 2015 at 13:31 PM by andy.geall79
A climb that starts steady on the flat lands of the reservoir wall before gradually becoming more difficult. Once you make the hairpin turn the climb is super steep and the surface is challenging. It is worth stopping at the top to admire the spectacular views over Worsthorne Moor. The profile of the climb covers 1.2 miles and an elevation gain of 376ft over an average gradient of 7.5%. The steep sections feature a 13.1% maximum gradient giving this climb a very hard (Black) and (Cat 4) 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.
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