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Bois de Ghlin

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 2 photos
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Difficulty points 34
Length 1.5 mi
Average gradient 2.3%
Steepest segment 7.2%
Total ascent 177 ft

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#41 toughest climb of Borinage and Center
#65 most elevation gain of Borinage and Center
#41 longest climb of Borinage and Center
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Bois de Ghlin is a climb in the region Borinage and Center. It is 1.5 mi long and bridges 177 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 34. The top of the ascent is located at 289 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Rue d'Herchies, Rue d'Erbisoeul & Rue de Ghlin

2.0 by Griezward
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Long, light climb that runs entirely on cobblestones, making it feel much harder than the numbers suggest. The gradient remains limited, but the poor road surface makes it constantly bouncing and searching for rhythm. Only really fun for fans of rough cobblestones; technical and grueling rather than steep.... read more

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Reviews (4)

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Griezward
Griezward
1 Mo 2.0
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Long, light climb that runs entirely on cobblestones, making it feel much harder than the numbers suggest. The gradient remains limited, but the poor road surface makes it constantly bouncing and searching for rhythm. Only really fun for fans of rough cobblestones; technical and grueling rather than steep.

Lange, lichte klim die volledig over kasseien loopt en daardoor veel zwaarder aanvoelt dan de cijfers doen vermoeden. Het stijgingspercentage blijft beperkt, maar het slechte wegdek maakt het constant stuiteren en zoeken naar ritme. Enkel echt leuk voor liefhebbers van ruwe kasseien; technisch en slopend eerder dan steil.

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JeroenJ
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3 y 2.0
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Worst cobbled stretch I've cycled in my life. Absolutely to be avoided with the racing bike. The scenery is beautiful though if you find time to enjoy it

Slechtste kasseistrook die ik in mijn leven al fietste. Absoluut te vermijden met de koersfiets. De omgeving is wel mooi als je tijd vindt om hiervan te genieten

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JPR
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3 y 2.0
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The 2 photos show the chapel of Notre-Dame de Mouligneau, a small building of whitewashed brick and bluestone under a high slate roof with a thin bell tower. This chapel marks the beginning of the slope.

Les 2 photos montrent la chapelle Notre-Dame de Mouligneau, petit édifice en briques chaulées et pierre bleue sous une haute toiture d'ardoises à mince clocheton. Cette chapelle marque le début de la pente.

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JPR
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3 y 1.0
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To be done only by those who love cobbles. The only interest for me is that from the Mouligneau chapel onwards, you go through a forest environment. There is a plan to create a smooth cycle path here...

A faire uniquement par celles et ceux qui adorent les pavés. Le seul intérêt pour moi, c'est qu'on évolue, à partir de la chapelle du Mouligneau, dans un environnement forestier. Le projet existe d'y créer une piste cyclable ... lisse ...

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:17:38
7 mph 00:12:29
9 mph 00:09:43
12 mph 00:07:18

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Bois de Ghlin. 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.

Bois de Ghlin 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.

Bois de Ghlin is 1.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Bois de Ghlin is 2.3%.

Bois de Ghlin has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.2%.

The summit of Bois de Ghlin is at 289 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:17:38 to climb Bois de Ghlin. At 7 mph the time is 00:12:29, and at 9 mph 00:09:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:18 is an achievable time.

Bois de Ghlin is located in the region Hainaut Province in Belgium.

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