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Blackvein Road from Crosskeys

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Elevation profile Blackvein Road from Crosskeys

Statistics

Difficulty points 234
Length 2.1 km
Average gradient 9.1%
Steepest 100 metres 19%
Total ascent 191 m

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1 hairpin turn
#30 toughest climb of Gwent
#38 most elevation gain of Gwent
#57 longest climb of Gwent
#29 average steepest climb of Gwent
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Blackvein Road from Crosskeys is a climb in the region Caerphilly. It is 2.1 km long and bridges 191 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 234. The top of the ascent is located at 248 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Blackvein Road

4.0 by AndrewR33
Very hard hill steep not to long lots of turns alpacas at the top... read more

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AndrewR33
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1 y 4.0 00:15:00 (8.4 km/h)

Very hard hill steep not to long lots of turns alpacas at the top

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:17:55
11 km/h 00:11:24
15 km/h 00:08:22
19 km/h 00:06:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Blackvein Road from Crosskeys is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Blackvein Road from Crosskeys is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Blackvein Road from Crosskeys is not a problem.

Blackvein Road from Crosskeys is 2.1 km long.

The average gradient of Blackvein Road from Crosskeys is 9.1%.

Blackvein Road from Crosskeys has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19%.

The summit of Blackvein Road from Crosskeys is at 248 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:17:55 to climb Blackvein Road from Crosskeys. At 11 km/h the time is 00:11:24, and at 15 km/h 00:08:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:36 is an achievable time.

Blackvein Road from Crosskeys is located in the region Caerphilly in Wales.

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