Sally Gap from Sheepbanks Bridge

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Difficulty points	59
Length	1.8 km
Average gradient	5.3%
Steepest 100 metres	9.2%
Total ascent	98 m

Difficulty points

Length

1.8 km

Average gradient

5.3%

Steepest 100 metres

9.2%

Total ascent

98 m

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After a furious 2 km descent from Sally Gap - really careful here - and another stretch of flat, you arrive at this 2 km climb. Surroundings are beautiful, especially with views of the lake that reveals itself in the depths to your right. It looks like some kind of volcanic crater filled with water.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:15:47
11 km/h	00:10:02
15 km/h	00:07:22
19 km/h	00:05:49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sally Gap can be cycled from 3 sides. Sally Gap from Laragh is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sally Gap from Kilbride & Sally Gap from Sheepbanks Bridge.

You don't need special gearing for Sally Gap from Sheepbanks Bridge. 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.

Sally Gap from Sheepbanks Bridge falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Sally Gap from Sheepbanks Bridge is 1.8 km long.

The average gradient of Sally Gap from Sheepbanks Bridge is 5.3%.

Sally Gap from Sheepbanks Bridge has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.2%.

The summit of Sally Gap from Sheepbanks Bridge is at 495 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:15:47 to climb Sally Gap from Sheepbanks Bridge. At 11 km/h the time is 00:10:02, and at 15 km/h 00:07:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:49 is an achievable time.

Sally Gap from Sheepbanks Bridge is located in the region Wicklow in Ireland.

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