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Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy

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Elevation profile Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy

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Difficulty points 110
Length 1.7 km
Average gradient 7.8%
Steepest 100 metres 10.2%
Total ascent 130 m

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#35 toughest climb of Glamorgan
#38 most elevation gain of Glamorgan
#45 longest climb of Glamorgan
#21 average steepest climb of Glamorgan
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Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy is a climb in the region Rhondda Cynon Taf. It is 1.7 km long and bridges 130 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 110. The top of the ascent is located at 407 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Station Road & A4233

3.0 by LlywelynI
A nice short climb wich is similar two bwlch however is quite a bit dhorter... read more

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A nice short climb wich is similar two bwlch however is quite a bit dhorter

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:14:19
11 km/h 00:09:07
15 km/h 00:06:41
19 km/h 00:05:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du can be cycled from 2 sides. Bryn Du from Aberdare is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy.

You don't need special gearing for Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy. 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.

Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy 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.

Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy is 1.7 km long.

The average gradient of Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy is 7.8%.

Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.2%.

The summit of Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy is at 407 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:14:19 to climb Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy. At 11 km/h the time is 00:09:07, and at 15 km/h 00:06:41. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:16 is an achievable time.

Côte de Maerdy / Bryn Du from Maerdy is located in the region Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales.

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