Bates Boulevard from Orinda

Bates Boulevard can be cycled from 2 sides. Tahos Road from Hidden Valley Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bates Boulevard from Orinda.

Bates Boulevard from Orinda is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Bates Boulevard from Orinda is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Bates Boulevard from Orinda is not a problem.

Bates Boulevard from Orinda is 0.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Bates Boulevard from Orinda is 9.2%.

Bates Boulevard from Orinda has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.1%.

The summit of Bates Boulevard from Orinda is at 869 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:09:22 to climb Bates Boulevard from Orinda. At 7 mph the time is 00:06:38, and at 9 mph 00:05:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:53 is an achievable time.

Bates Boulevard from Orinda is located in the region California in United States.