Back Lane from Gilpin Mill

Back Lane can be cycled from 6 sides. Crook Brow is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Back Lane from Crosthwaite Green, Back Lane via Crook Brow, Back Lane from Thornyfields, Back Lane from Gilpin Mill & Crook Road from Mitchelland.

You don't need special gearing for Back Lane from Gilpin Mill. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Back Lane from Gilpin Mill is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Back Lane from Gilpin Mill is 1.4 km long.

The average gradient of Back Lane from Gilpin Mill is 5.8%.

Back Lane from Gilpin Mill has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Back Lane from Gilpin Mill is at 157 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:11:53 to climb Back Lane from Gilpin Mill. At 11 km/h the time is 00:07:34, and at 15 km/h 00:05:33. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:22 is an achievable time.

Back Lane from Gilpin Mill is located in the region Cumbria in England.