Cefn Carnau Lane from Caerphilly

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Difficulty points	129
Length	2 km
Average gradient	7.6%
Steepest 100 metres	13.1%
Total ascent	150 m

Difficulty points

129

Length

2 km

Average gradient

7.6%

Steepest 100 metres

13.1%

Total ascent

150 m

Short recap

#63 toughest climb of Gwent

#60 most elevation gain of Gwent

#59 longest climb of Gwent

#48 average steepest climb of Gwent

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11 Mo 4.0

Love this climb. Used to be closed at both ends and on my regular commute. Road surface is awful but you hardly ever see a car.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:16:55
11 km/h	00:10:46
15 km/h	00:07:54
19 km/h	00:06:14

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Cefn Carnau Lane from Caerphilly. 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.

Cefn Carnau Lane from Caerphilly 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.

Cefn Carnau Lane from Caerphilly is 2 km long.

The average gradient of Cefn Carnau Lane from Caerphilly is 7.6%.

Cefn Carnau Lane from Caerphilly has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.1%.

The summit of Cefn Carnau Lane from Caerphilly is at 250 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:16:55 to climb Cefn Carnau Lane from Caerphilly. At 11 km/h the time is 00:10:46, and at 15 km/h 00:07:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:14 is an achievable time.

Cefn Carnau Lane from Caerphilly is located in the region Caerphilly in Wales.

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