Cabeço do Madeiro from Espinhal

Cabeço do Madeiro can be cycled from 2 sides. Cabeço do Madeiro from Pé de Janeiro is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cabeço do Madeiro from Espinhal.

You don't need special gearing for Cabeço do Madeiro from Espinhal. 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.

Cabeço do Madeiro from Espinhal 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!

Cabeço do Madeiro from Espinhal is 13.5 km long.

The average gradient of Cabeço do Madeiro from Espinhal is 4.6%.

Cabeço do Madeiro from Espinhal has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.9%.

The summit of Cabeço do Madeiro from Espinhal is at 791 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:55:17 to climb Cabeço do Madeiro from Espinhal. At 11 km/h the time is 01:13:22, and at 15 km/h 00:53:48. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:28 is an achievable time.

Cabeço do Madeiro from Espinhal is located in the region Beira Litoral in Portugal.