Posted on Mar 06, 2015 at 10:11 AM by andy.geall79
This short climb is a little hidden gem and provides access to the picturesque area of Mankinhoes and Lumbutts. Covering 0.8miles this climb passes over the Rochdale Canal before heading into Shaw Wood. Just over half way riders will need to make a hard right hairpin turn onto New Rd and continue to the summit on Cross Lane. Continue on this undulating road and you will eventually reach the village of Walsden. This climb has an average gradient of 7.1% and a maximum of 16.4% earning a very hard (Black) and (Cat 4) status.
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 Mar 06, 2015 at 09:28 AM by andy.geall79
This climb leaves Hebden Bridge and heads up to Slack above Heptonstall. If you plan to attempt this climb consider which way you are travelling. If you are coming from Todmorden and travelling east you can simply turn left and begin the ascent, however turning right is a little more complicated at this signal controlled junction. You can either dismount and cross over on foot or follow the same route as vehicles and use the turning circle about a ¼ mile down the road. On to the climb the first section is the toughest with a maximum gradient of 16.1% before a brief descent, the road then gradually kicks up through Lee Wood as the road hugs the hillside. Overall the average gradient is 5.8%, climb status very hard (Black) and (Cat 4).
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 Mar 05, 2015 at 12:37 PM by andy.geall79
This climb begins in the district Town centre of Calderdale and heads to the rural high spot of Withins. Covering 5.8 miles this climb has some challenging sections as the gradient ramps up to a maximum 8.4%; however the overall gradient of the climb is quite shallow at 2.8%. The weather can play its part on the upper sections of this climb and for those happy to ride on a poor road surface at the summit the road continues to Oxenhope and climb (14. Oxenhope to Cock Hill TDF). Climb status hard (Red) and (Cat 3).
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.
Posted on Mar 05, 2015 at 11:32 AM by andy.geall79
This is more of a link between Mytholmnroyd and Sowerby than an out and out climb. The road has been shut to vehicles on Scout Road since 2012 and is only used for access. The road is still being used by cyclists as it makes up part of Route 68 on the National Cycle Network. This climb covers 2.7 miles with an average gradient of 2.2% and a maximum of 13.7%. Climb status hard (Red).
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 Mar 05, 2015 at 10:28 AM by andy.geall79
This is one of the toughest road climbs in the area with an average gradient of 9.5% and a super tough maximum gradient of 17.4%. The climb covers 1 mile and starts in a dip in the bottom of the valley before ramping up from the off, to make things more tricky about a 3rd of the way up the road surface becomes paved for a short section. There are no rest points on this climb until the very end as you approach the cycle friendly Cross Roads Inn. 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.
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Posted on Mar 05, 2015 at 10:13 AM by andy.geall79
This climb is another installment of the steep roads on offer in the Luddenden area of Calderdale. Offering a real mixed bag of gradients it’s difficult to get a good rhythm and climb in the same gear to the top. The first section on Halifax lane is super steep and doesn’t relax until the section running parallel to the woodland at Abbey Lane. The road surface can feature small stones and patches of sand left from running water that can make it even more difficult. On the final section of the climb the road goes narrow with dry stone walls each side leaving just you, your bike and the road to work things out over an average gradient of 9.9% and a maximum of 16.9%. Climb status very hard (Black) and (Cat 4).
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 Mar 05, 2015 at 09:57 AM by andy.geall79
This climb is for those who like a challenge, boasting an average gradient of 10.4% and a maximum of 16% this climb is super steep. The climb covers 1.2 miles and has an interesting S-bend just before half way. Climb status very hard (Black) and (Cat 3).
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 Mar 05, 2015 at 09:44 AM by andy.geall79
This climb starts in the Calder Valley low point of Luddendenfoot and heads up to the village of Midgley, covering 1.3 miles of terrain this climb starts off fairly easy as you climb up to Luddenden village, from this point the climb becomes hard and is very steep the majority of the way to the top. With an average gradient of 5.5% and a maximum of 12.2% this climb earns it’s 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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Posted on Mar 05, 2015 at 09:21 AM by andy.geall79
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).
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 25, 2015 at 15:09 PM by andy.geall79
This climb provides a scenic gateway from Forest Hill Road to Marsden Gate. The climb itself has a few flat sections and slight down hills before the terrain becomes more challenging. With an average gradient of 2.5% don’t be fooled by the difficulty of this climb as the steepest sections provide a gradient of 14.2% to test the legs of any cyclist. The terrain throughout is good and mostly made up of farm track. 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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