The Steps from Cefn-y-bedd

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Difficulty points	124
Length	3.9 km
Average gradient	4.7%
Steepest 100 metres	12.7%
Total ascent	183 m

Difficulty points

124

Length

3.9 km

Average gradient

4.7%

Steepest 100 metres

12.7%

Total ascent

183 m

Short recap

#84 toughest climb of Clwyd

#55 most elevation gain of Clwyd

#25 longest climb of Clwyd

#27 average steepest climb of Flintshire

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I like this climb, but as it's name suggests, it's never a consistent gradient. Every time I've ridden it, usually on a Sunday morning, it's never been that busy with motor vehicles

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:33:25
11 km/h	00:21:16
15 km/h	00:15:35
19 km/h	00:12:18

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for The Steps from Cefn-y-bedd. 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 Steps from Cefn-y-bedd 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 Steps from Cefn-y-bedd is 3.9 km long.

The average gradient of The Steps from Cefn-y-bedd is 4.7%.

The Steps from Cefn-y-bedd has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.7%.

The summit of The Steps from Cefn-y-bedd is at 257 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:33:25 to climb The Steps from Cefn-y-bedd. At 11 km/h the time is 00:21:16, and at 15 km/h 00:15:35. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:18 is an achievable time.

The Steps from Cefn-y-bedd is located in the region Flintshire in Wales.

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