Mount Revelstoke from Big Eddy

Statistics

Difficulty points	878
Length	26.8 km
Average gradient	5.4%
Steepest 100 metres	10.1%
Total ascent	1456 m

Difficulty points

878

Length

26.8 km

Average gradient

5.4%

Steepest 100 metres

10.1%

Total ascent

1456 m

Short recap

Famous climb

14 hairpin turns

#78 toughest climb of North America

#57 most elevation gain of North America

#5 longest climb of Canada

#39 average steepest climb of Rocky Mountains

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Relentless work, lovely at the top (1935m), riding the brakes all the way down. I don't know if its been resurfaced but the road condition used to be a slightly courser grain asphalt, which made the descent a little less pleasant

Climbing times

7 km/h	03:49:20
11 km/h	02:25:56
15 km/h	01:47:01
19 km/h	01:24:29

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mount Revelstoke can be cycled from 2 sides. Mount Revelstoke from Big Eddy is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mount Revelstoke from Revelstoke.

You don't need special gearing for Mount Revelstoke from Big Eddy. 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.

Mount Revelstoke from Big Eddy is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Mount Revelstoke from Big Eddy is 26.8 km long.

The average gradient of Mount Revelstoke from Big Eddy is 5.4%.

Mount Revelstoke from Big Eddy has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.1%.

The summit of Mount Revelstoke from Big Eddy is at 1920 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:49:20 to climb Mount Revelstoke from Big Eddy. At 11 km/h the time is 02:25:56, and at 15 km/h 01:47:01. For the fastest cyclists, 01:24:29 is an achievable time.

Mount Revelstoke from Big Eddy is located in the region British Columbia in Canada.

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