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Penrhys from Tylorstown

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Elevation profile Penrhys from Tylorstown

Statistics

Difficulty points 106
Length 0.9 km
Average gradient 10.4%
Steepest 100 metres 13.8%
Total ascent 98 m

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#37 toughest climb of Glamorgan
#45 most elevation gain of Glamorgan
#57 longest climb of Glamorgan
#68 average steepest climb of Wales
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Penrhys from Tylorstown is a climb in the region Rhondda Cynon Taf. It is 0.9 km long and bridges 98 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 106. The top of the ascent is located at 288 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: East Road & Penrhys Road

2.0 by patmac
Not a long climb but it's steep pretty much from the start. Doesn't give up until you reach the roundabout at the top. Usually lots of cars parked along the left side because of housing. Road surface is good but when it's wet you do have to take care. Can be a bit busy because it's a main link road between two valleys and drivers tend to want to get some speed up, so just be careful... read more

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1 y 2.0 00:02:29 (22.8 km/h)

Not a long climb but it's steep pretty much from the start. Doesn't give up until you reach the roundabout at the top.

Usually lots of cars parked along the left side because of housing. Road surface is good but when it's wet you do have to take care.
Can be a bit busy because it's a main link road between two valleys and drivers tend to want to get some speed up, so just be careful

Penrhys from Tylorstown
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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:08:06
11 km/h 00:05:09
15 km/h 00:03:46
19 km/h 00:02:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

Penrhys can be cycled from 2 sides. Penrhys from Tylorstown is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Côte de Penrhys from Ystrad.

You don't need special gearing for Penrhys from Tylorstown. 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.

Penrhys from Tylorstown 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.

Penrhys from Tylorstown is 0.9 km long.

The average gradient of Penrhys from Tylorstown is 10.4%.

Penrhys from Tylorstown has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.8%.

The summit of Penrhys from Tylorstown is at 288 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:08:06 to climb Penrhys from Tylorstown. At 11 km/h the time is 00:05:09, and at 15 km/h 00:03:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:02:59 is an achievable time.

Penrhys from Tylorstown is located in the region Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales.

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