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The Corkscrew

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Elevation profile The Corkscrew
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Difficulty points 78
Length 0.1 km
Average gradient 22.8%
Steepest 100 metres 21.4%
Total ascent 21 m

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#29 toughest climb of Cheshire
#46 most elevation gain of Cheshire
#47 longest climb of Cheshire
#20 average steepest climb of World
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The Corkscrew is a climb in the region Cheshire. It is 0.1 km long and bridges 21 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 22.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 78. The top of the ascent is located at 323 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Bank Lane

3.0 by HarryShatwell
You have to go full pelt to just get slightly up it. If it wasn’t on cobbles it would actually be doable but the cobbles make it impossible. I would only recommend it if you are experienced with very steep climbs... read more

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HarryShatwell
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10 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app

You have to go full pelt to just get slightly up it. If it wasn’t on cobbles it would actually be doable but the cobbles make it impossible. I would only recommend it if you are experienced with very steep climbs

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patmac
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1 y 4.0 00:01:36 (3.5 km/h)

Absolute carnage!

You just have to attack it from the word go, as heard as you can for as long as your legs can take it. The surface is mental - rough, chaotic - and you just have to find a balance between traction and navigating the gaps in the cobbles. When you see the barn on your left you're nearly there so just keep pushing on until the gate at the top.

Descending is mad! In the dry is fun but I can imagine in damp conditions it's terrifying... but then again, in the damp I doubt you'd even make it up!

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:00:47
11 km/h 00:00:30
15 km/h 00:00:22
19 km/h 00:00:17

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for The Corkscrew. 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.

The Corkscrew 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.

The Corkscrew is 0.1 km long.

The average gradient of The Corkscrew is 22.8%.

The Corkscrew has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 21.4%.

The summit of The Corkscrew is at 323 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:00:47 to climb The Corkscrew. At 11 km/h the time is 00:00:30, and at 15 km/h 00:00:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:00:17 is an achievable time.

The Corkscrew is located in the region Cheshire in England.

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