Black Mountain from Pont Aber

Black Mountain can be cycled from 2 sides. Black Mountain from Pont Aber is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Black Mountain from Brynaman.

You don't need special gearing for Black Mountain from Pont Aber. 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.

Black Mountain from Pont Aber 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, Black Mountain from Pont Aber is not a problem.

Black Mountain from Pont Aber is 4 mi long.

The average gradient of Black Mountain from Pont Aber is 5.6%.

Black Mountain from Pont Aber has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8%.

The summit of Black Mountain from Pont Aber is at 1624 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:48:38 to climb Black Mountain from Pont Aber. At 7 mph the time is 00:34:26, and at 9 mph 00:26:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:20:09 is an achievable time.

Black Mountain from Pont Aber is located in the region Carmarthenshire in Wales.