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Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills

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Elevation profile Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills

Statistics

Difficulty points 585
Length 5.7 km
Average gradient 9.7%
Steepest 100 metres 14.7%
Total ascent 553 m

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1 hairpin turn
#68 toughest climb of California
#58 average steepest climb of California
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Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills is a climb in the region California. It is 5.7 km long and bridges 553 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 585. The top of the ascent is located at 621 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Sierra Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:48:56
11 km/h 00:31:08
15 km/h 00:22:50
19 km/h 00:18:01

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sierra Road can be cycled from 2 sides. Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sierra Road from Milpitas.

Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills 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!

Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills is 5.7 km long.

The average gradient of Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills is 9.7%.

Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.7%.

The summit of Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills is at 621 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:48:56 to climb Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills. At 11 km/h the time is 00:31:08, and at 15 km/h 00:22:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:01 is an achievable time.

Sierra Road from Piedmont Hills is located in the region California in United States.

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