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Aston Hill

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 1 photo
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Elevation profile Aston Hill

Statistics

Difficulty points 54
Length 1.7 mi
Average gradient 4.3%
Steepest segment 5.2%
Total ascent 387 ft

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#37 toughest climb of Oxfordshire
#12 most elevation gain of Oxfordshire
#91 longest climb of South East England
#72 average steepest climb of Oxfordshire
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Aston Hill is a climb in the region The Chilterns. It is 1.7 mi long and bridges 387 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 54. The top of the ascent is located at 801 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Aston Hill & Oxford Road

3.0 by YetiJ
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
At 4% the whole way, this climb looks boring on the map. But for tester efforts, racing up with friends, or to get into the Chilterns avoiding the steeper adjacent climbs, this is a great climb. While the road is relatively major, with three lanes in places, the traffic is relatively light. Having been replaced by the M40 which runs parallel, this climb is well surfaced with lots of space but low traffic levels. It is especially beautiful in autumn when the leaves turn.... read more

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At 4% the whole way, this climb looks boring on the map. But for tester efforts, racing up with friends, or to get into the Chilterns avoiding the steeper adjacent climbs, this is a great climb. While the road is relatively major, with three lanes in places, the traffic is relatively light. Having been replaced by the M40 which runs parallel, this climb is well surfaced with lots of space but low traffic levels. It is especially beautiful in autumn when the leaves turn.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:20:26
7 mph 00:14:28
9 mph 00:11:16
12 mph 00:08:28

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Aston Hill. 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.

Aston Hill 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.

Aston Hill is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Aston Hill is 4.3%.

Aston Hill has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 5.2%.

The summit of Aston Hill is at 801 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:20:26 to climb Aston Hill. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:28, and at 9 mph 00:11:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:28 is an achievable time.

Aston Hill is located in the region Oxfordshire in England.

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