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Rodborough Hill from Stroud

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Elevation profile Rodborough Hill from Stroud

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Difficulty points 140
Length 1.5 km
Average gradient 9.1%
Steepest 100 metres 14.7%
Total ascent 139 m
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Rodborough Hill from Stroud is a climb in the region Cotswolds. It is 1.5 km long and bridges 139 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 140. The top of the ascent is located at 191 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Rodborough Hill

This is probably the worst way up if you want to avoid traffic. The steepest bit is near the bottom on a residential road that feels narrower than higher up. You are likely to be obstructing cars that are coming up, as others come down. A bit anxiety-provoking! As the map shows there are several quieter and nicer ways to reach Rodborough Common, some shallow, some steep. There is a permanent ice cream shop on the common, very popular.... read more

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This is probably the worst way up if you want to avoid traffic. The steepest bit is near the bottom on a residential road that feels narrower than higher up. You are likely to be obstructing cars that are coming up, as others come down. A bit anxiety-provoking! As the map shows there are several quieter and nicer ways to reach Rodborough Common, some shallow, some steep. There is a permanent ice cream shop on the common, very popular.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:13:11
11 km/h 00:08:23
15 km/h 00:06:09
19 km/h 00:04:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rodborough Hill can be cycled from 4 sides. Rodborough Hill via Walkley Hill is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Rodborough Hill from Stroud, Rodborough Hill from Bowbridge & Butterrow Hill from Bowbridge.

You don't need special gearing for Rodborough Hill from Stroud. 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.

Rodborough Hill from Stroud 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.

Rodborough Hill from Stroud is 1.5 km long.

The average gradient of Rodborough Hill from Stroud is 9.1%.

Rodborough Hill from Stroud has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.7%.

The summit of Rodborough Hill from Stroud is at 191 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:13:11 to climb Rodborough Hill from Stroud. At 11 km/h the time is 00:08:23, and at 15 km/h 00:06:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:51 is an achievable time.

Rodborough Hill from Stroud is located in the region Gloucestershire in England.

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