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Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries

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Difficulty points 29
Length 1.1 km
Average gradient 3.4%
Steepest 100 metres 7.6%
Total ascent 37 m

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Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries is a climb in the region Flemish Ardennes. It is 1.1 km long and bridges 37 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 29. The top of the ascent is located at 66 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 10 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Not the most difficult cobbled climb, but the section downhill does cause intense tremors of bike and body. You'll be glad to be off the cobbles after this... read more

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darioduchene
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Not the most difficult cobbled climb, but the section downhill does cause intense tremors of bike and body. You'll be glad to be off the cobbles after this

Niet de moeilijkste kasseiklim, maar het stuk afdalen zorgt wel voor intense bevingen van fiets en lichaam. Je bent blij als je hierna van de kasseien bent

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Griezward
1 Mo 4.0
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A classic in the Flemish Ardennes with a typical cobbled character and a course that feels both uphill and slightly undulating. The Mariaborrestraat builds it up a bit already, after which the Steenbeekdries brings the more pronounced climbing. The surface and variety make it more technically and mentally challenging than the profile suggests. It is a stretch where you not only climb, but also have to constantly steer and anticipate.

Een klassieker in de Vlaamse Ardennen met een typisch kasseikarakter en een verloop dat zowel omhoog als licht golvend aanvoelt. De Mariaborrestraat bouwt het al wat op, waarna de Steenbeekdries het meer uitgesproken klimwerk brengt. De ondergrond en de afwisseling maken het technisch en mentaal uitdagender dan het profiel doet vermoeden. Het is een strook waar je niet alleen klimt, maar ook constant moet blijven sturen en anticiperen.

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Jeppie14
1 y 5.0
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A legendary part of the Tour of Flanders, where there is not only climbing but also descending over the cobblestones. Truly a stretch that, even if purely for its history, you really must have done once!

Een legendarisch stukje uit de Ronde van Vlaanderen, waarbij het niet alleen klimmen is maar ook dalen over de kasseien. Echt een stuk die je, al is het puur vanwege de historie, echt eens gedaan moet hebben!

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DidierDrvr
1 y 4.0
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A legend of the Flandrian classics, this is a climb not to be underestimated! Don't be over-confident: it may surprise you!

Légende des classiques flandriennes, c'est une ascension à ne surtout pas sous estimer! Ne pas être trop confiant car elle peut vous surprendre!

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Maikel1989
1 y 5.0
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Most do these during the Tour of Flanders. It's especially tough mentally. You only rode or walked up the Koppenberg 5 min ago and you know that in the next 10km you still get the Taaienberg and Tenhoutte (not to mention what comes after that). You go slightly downhill on cobbles in the run-up to these first, you 'll really dive' into the Mariaborre road. On the first stretch, you usually still have enough momentum to cross this smoothly. Once you get into the twisty part, the cobbles get worse and the uphill runs steeper. There it is more difficult. After the climb then comes a rather dangerous descent of Station Mountain. It is actually mainly because of the stretches of descent in it that I normally prefer to avoid this one, especially when it rains.

Deze doen de meesten tijdens de Ronde Van Vlaanderen. Het is vooral mentaal lastig. Je bent nog maar 5 min geleden de Koppenberg opgereden of gewandeld en je weet dat in de komende 10km je nog de Taaienberg en Tenhoutte krijgt (om van wat daarna komt nog te zwijgen). Je gaat in de aanloop naar deze eerst licht bergaf op kasseien, je 'duikt' echt de Mariaborrestraat in. Op het eerste stuk heb je meestal nog voldoende vaart om hier vlot over te komen. Eens je in het bochtig stuk komt worden de kasseien slechter en loopt het steiler bergop. Daar is het lastiger. Na de klim komt dan nog een vrij gevaarlijke afdaling van de Stationsberg. Het is eigenlijk vooral door de stukken afdaling erin dat ik deze normaal liever vermijd, alvast als het regent.

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Morellino
1 y 5.0
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For someone riding cobblestones for the first time, this was a real test, though. Relatively long and first up and then down. Descending on cobblestones is still quite exciting. Because your vision shakes along, you can't really see where you are cycling and if there are any holes. Just hands on the handlebars and only brake a little before the turn and otherwise hope for the best. Fortunately, it was dry and I got down without any accidents.

Voor iemand die voor het eerst op kasseien reed was dit wel een echte test. Relatief lang en eerst omhoog en dan omlaag. Afdalen op kasseien is toch best spannend. Omdat je zicht meeschudt zie je niet goed waar je fietst en of er gaten zitten. Gewoon handen op het stuur en alleen voor de bocht wat remmen en verder op hoop van zegen. Gelukkig was het droog en kwam ik zonder ongelukken beneden.

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ebaldo
2 y 4.0
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Done in the Ronde van Flaanderen edition of 2024 (159km) in the rain, the cobblestones are even more annoying, especially in the downhill.

Fatto nell'edizione Ronde van Flaanderen del 2024 (159km) con la pioggia il pavè è ancora più fastidioso soprattutto nel discesone.

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MauriceB
4 y 3.0
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Ridden with beautiful spring weather yesterday. Riding up is much better than the last part down towards the railway crossing. Not too steep, not too long, but once you're off the cobblestones, you get tired of them...

Met prachtig voorjaarsweer gereden gister. Omhoog rijden is veel beter dan het laatste stuk naar beneden richting de spoorovergang. Niet te stijl, niet te lang maar als je eenmaal van de kasseien af bent ben je ze wel even beu...

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Glen_Solana
5 y 3.0
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The slightly sloping part of the Mariaborrestraat makes the legs feel a bit heavier when you start the Steenbeekdries. The climb of Steenbeekdries is not too bad.
Cobblestones are pretty good.
The Steenbeekdries shares the top with the Stationsberg.

Licht hellende strook van de Mariaborrestraat zorgt dat de benen al wat zwaarder voelen wanneer je aan de Steenbeekdries begint. Klim van de Steenbeekdries valt heel goed mee.
Kasseien liggen redelijk goed.
De Steenbeekdries deelt de top met de Stationsberg.

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Franck Pastor
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The combination of the Mariaborrestraat, the climb of the Steenbeekdries and the descent of the Stationsberg forms a difficult and very long cobbled section (2400 m) that is part of the Tour of Flanders every year.

De combinatie van de Mariaborrestraat, de beklimming van de Steenbeekdries en de afdaling van de Stationsberg vormt een lastige en zeer lange kasseistrook (2400 m) die elk jaar deel uitmaakt van de Ronde van Vlaanderen.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:09:21
11 km/h 00:05:57
15 km/h 00:04:21
19 km/h 00:03:26

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries can be cycled from 2 sides. Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Stationsberg.

You don't need special gearing for Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries. 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.

Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries 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.

Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries is 1.1 km long.

The average gradient of Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries is 3.4%.

Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.6%.

The summit of Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries is at 66 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:09:21 to climb Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries. At 11 km/h the time is 00:05:57, and at 15 km/h 00:04:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:26 is an achievable time.

Mariaborrestraat & Steenbeekdries is located in the region East Flanders in Belgium.

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