Alpine Road via Moody Road

Alpine Road can be cycled from 3 sides. Alpine Road from La Honda is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Alpine Road from Palo Alto Hills & Alpine Road via Moody Road.

You don't need special gearing for Alpine Road via Moody Road. 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.

Alpine Road via Moody Road 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!

Alpine Road via Moody Road is 9.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Alpine Road via Moody Road is 4.5%.

Alpine Road via Moody Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13%.

The summit of Alpine Road via Moody Road is at 2408 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:52:15 to climb Alpine Road via Moody Road. At 7 mph the time is 01:19:28, and at 9 mph 01:01:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:31 is an achievable time.

Alpine Road via Moody Road is located in the region California in United States.