Posted on Feb 16, 2015 at 12:03 PM by andy.geall79
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Posted on Jan 23, 2015 at 14:28 PM by andy.geall79
A 1.6 mile climb in the Calderdale highlands that can often be exposed to the Yorkshire weather. The average gradient is just over 4% and the steepest sections at 9.2% gradient provide a challenge. The surface can sometimes be loose effecting traction and the hardest part of the climb is near the top. Compared to other Calderdale off road climbs this could be classed as easy. Climb status challenging (Blue) and (Cat 4).
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.
Read MorePosted on Jan 23, 2015 at 14:28 PM by andy.geall79
A 1.6 mile climb in the Calderdale highlands that can often be exposed to the Yorkshire weather. The average gradient is just over 4% and the steepest sections at 9.2% gradient provide a challenge. The surface can sometimes be loose effecting traction and the hardest part of the climb is near the top. Compared to other Calderdale off road climbs this could be classed as easy. Climb status challenging (Blue) and (Cat 4).
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.
Read MorePosted on Jan 23, 2015 at 14:26 PM by andy.geall79
A 1.6 mile climb in the Calderdale highlands that can often be exposed to the Yorkshire weather. The average gradient is just over 4% and the steepest sections at 9.2% gradient provide a challenge. The surface can sometimes be loose effecting traction and the hardest part of the climb is near the top. Compared to other Calderdale off road climbs this could be classed as easy. Climb status challenging (Blue) and (Cat 4).
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.
Read MorePosted on Jan 23, 2015 at 14:15 PM by andy.geall79
A 1.6 mile climb in the Calderdale highlands that can often be exposed to the Yorkshire weather. The average gradient is just over 4% and the steepest sections at 9.2% gradient provide a challenge. The surface can sometimes be loose effecting traction and the hardest part of the climb is near the top. Compared to other Calderdale off road climbs this could be classed as easy. Climb status challenging (Blue) and (Cat 4).
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.
Read MorePosted on Dec 31, 2014 at 13:28 PM by andy.geall79
This tricky climb features an old style mid-cobbled road before turning left onto a narrow bridleway. The first part of the climb makes up the easier half and the bridleway sections provide more of a challenge with its narrow path and technical terrain. The profile covers 0.6 miles with an average 9.6% gradient and a maximum gradient of 12%. 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.
Read MorePosted on Dec 31, 2014 at 13:11 PM by andy.geall79
Fiddle Lane is one of the toughest climbs in the area if you plan to ride up it and not carry your bike.The odds are stacked against all riders as the weather; terrain and pure luck play a huge part. The climb starts with a tricky kerb and cobbled section to negotiate before you try and pick the best line up this steep gradient. The profile only 0.2 miles with a 9.6% average gradient and maximum gradient of 9.6% give this climb a very hard (Black) 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.
Read MorePosted on Dec 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM by andy.geall79
If you are visiting the area by car this is a good place to park and ride with a few mountain bike options on offer. This climb starts from the reservoir wall and climbs up a wide path best described as a path of ruts. The ruts can be avoided up to the first gate but you are pretty much forced to tackle them for the rest of the climb.Surface water can also be a regular feature but doesn’t make the clear much more difficult, the wind in contrast can make progress slow on this exposed climb. The profile of this climb covers 1.2 miles with an average gradient of 5.6% and a maximum gradient of 8.3%. Climb status is challenging (Blue) and (Cat 4).
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.
Read MorePosted on Dec 10, 2014 at 12:47 PM by andy.geall79
This climb from the outskirts of Hebden Bridge provides the fastest off road link to Blackshaw Head. The climb starts in the valley floor and weaves up through Knott Wood on a fire road track. At 1.6 miles long and an average gradient of 7.7% the climb is a good option all year round with no technical elements. 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.
Read MorePosted on Dec 10, 2014 at 11:02 AM by andy.geall79
A local byway direct from Mytholmroyd to the tops, this climb is super tough and if you make it to the top without stopping or putting your foot down you have earned the right to brag. This climb offers both a mix of extreme gradient of 17.4% maximum and technical sections that require pure power and a bit of luck. If it is wet the chances of clearing the middle section are slim and the top section of the climb has running water the majority of the year. 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.