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Mountain Road via Five Locks Road

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Difficulty points 191
Length 2.4 km
Average gradient 8.3%
Steepest 100 metres 16.7%
Total ascent 197 m

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#40 toughest climb of Gwent
#35 most elevation gain of Gwent
#45 longest climb of Gwent
#40 average steepest climb of Gwent
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Mountain Road via Five Locks Road is a climb in the region Torfaen. It is 2.4 km long and bridges 197 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 191. The top of the ascent is located at 301 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Five Locks Road, Ty Pwca Road, Upper Cwmbran Road & Mountain Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:20:27
11 km/h 00:13:00
15 km/h 00:09:32
19 km/h 00:07:32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mountain Road can be cycled from 3 sides. Mountain Road via Cwrdy Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mountain Road via Five Locks Road & Mountain Road from Pontymoel.

Mountain Road via Five Locks Road 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!

Mountain Road via Five Locks Road 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, Mountain Road via Five Locks Road is not a problem.

Mountain Road via Five Locks Road is 2.4 km long.

The average gradient of Mountain Road via Five Locks Road is 8.3%.

Mountain Road via Five Locks Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.7%.

The summit of Mountain Road via Five Locks Road is at 301 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:20:27 to climb Mountain Road via Five Locks Road. At 11 km/h the time is 00:13:00, and at 15 km/h 00:09:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:32 is an achievable time.

Mountain Road via Five Locks Road is located in the region Torfaen in Wales.

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