Beşparmak Pass from Çatalköy

Beşparmak Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Beşparmak Pass from Minareliköy is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Beşparmak Pass from Çatalköy.

You don't need special gearing for Beşparmak Pass from Çatalköy. 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.

Beşparmak Pass from Çatalköy is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Beşparmak Pass from Çatalköy is 7.8 km long.

The average gradient of Beşparmak Pass from Çatalköy is 5.9%.

Beşparmak Pass from Çatalköy has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Beşparmak Pass from Çatalköy is at 499 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:06:34 to climb Beşparmak Pass from Çatalköy. At 11 km/h the time is 00:42:22, and at 15 km/h 00:31:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:31 is an achievable time.

Beşparmak Pass from Çatalköy is located in the region in Cyprus.