Poggio Loro from Borgo San Lorenzo

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Difficulty points	253
Length	6.9 km
Average gradient	4.1%
Steepest 100 metres	16.9%
Total ascent	281 m

Difficulty points

253

Length

6.9 km

Average gradient

4.1%

Steepest 100 metres

16.9%

Total ascent

281 m

Short recap

4 hairpin turns

#73 toughest climb of Florence

#88 most elevation gain of Florence

#53 longest climb of Florence

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A short but steep climb with gradients of over 10 per cent, though in the shade; the road surface is poor, and there is almost no traffic.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:59:04
11 km/h	00:37:35
15 km/h	00:27:34
19 km/h	00:21:46

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Frequently Asked Questions

Poggio Loro can be cycled from 2 sides. Poggio Loro from Borgo San Lorenzo is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Poggio Loro from Polcanto.

You don't need special gearing for Poggio Loro from Borgo San Lorenzo. 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.

Poggio Loro from Borgo San Lorenzo 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, Poggio Loro from Borgo San Lorenzo is not a problem.

Poggio Loro from Borgo San Lorenzo is 6.9 km long.

The average gradient of Poggio Loro from Borgo San Lorenzo is 4.1%.

Poggio Loro from Borgo San Lorenzo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.9%.

The summit of Poggio Loro from Borgo San Lorenzo is at 460 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:59:04 to climb Poggio Loro from Borgo San Lorenzo. At 11 km/h the time is 00:37:35, and at 15 km/h 00:27:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:46 is an achievable time.

Poggio Loro from Borgo San Lorenzo is located in the region Florence in Italy.

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