The Crong from Buckland Wharf

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Difficulty points	106
Length	3.5 km
Average gradient	4.1%
Steepest 100 metres	14.8%
Total ascent	143 m

Difficulty points

106

Length

3.5 km

Average gradient

4.1%

Steepest 100 metres

14.8%

Total ascent

143 m

Short recap

2 hairpin turns

#62 toughest climb of South East England

#41 most elevation gain of South East England

#46 longest climb of South East England

#95 average steepest climb of Buckinghamshire

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The Crong as approached from Dancer's End Lane is as good as the approach from Tring, and there are some awesome views towards Aston Hill from the lower stages. Dancer's End Lane is one of those roads that appears to be downhill when it's actually uphill. That's to say - if you drive up the road, stop, and release the brakes, you may be surprised to roll backwards rather than forwards. The Dancer's End Lane approach has slightly greater gradients than the approach from Tring, but the main climbing is still done after you've dropped to Ebbs Pit - which requires care due to gravel on the road. Everything else about the climb has been said in the reviews on the Tring version of the climb.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:29:47
11 km/h	00:18:57
15 km/h	00:13:54
19 km/h	00:10:58

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Crong can be cycled from 2 sides. The Crong from Tring is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via The Crong from Buckland Wharf.

You don't need special gearing for The Crong from Buckland Wharf. 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 Crong from Buckland Wharf 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 Crong from Buckland Wharf is 3.5 km long.

The average gradient of The Crong from Buckland Wharf is 4.1%.

The Crong from Buckland Wharf has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.8%.

The summit of The Crong from Buckland Wharf is at 246 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:29:47 to climb The Crong from Buckland Wharf. At 11 km/h the time is 00:18:57, and at 15 km/h 00:13:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:58 is an achievable time.

The Crong from Buckland Wharf is located in the region Buckinghamshire in England.

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