Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia

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Difficulty points	1084
Length	18.7 mi
Average gradient	5.2%
Steepest segment	11.1%
Total ascent	5128 ft

Difficulty points

1084

Length

18.7 mi

Average gradient

5.2%

Steepest segment

11.1%

Total ascent

5128 ft

Short recap

12 hairpin turns

#70 toughest climb of Spain

#34 most elevation gain of Spain

#51 longest climb of Spain

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Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia

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Climbing times

5 mph	03:45:22
7 mph	02:39:33
9 mph	02:04:20
12 mph	01:33:25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cabeza de Manzaneda can be cycled from 5 sides. Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Estrada do Poboado, Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via A Pobra de Trives, Cabeza de Manzaneda from Encoro de Chandrexa de Queixa & Cabeza de Manzaneda from Cerdeira.

You don't need special gearing for Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia. 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.

Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia is 18.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia is 5.2%.

Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.1%.

The summit of Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia is at 5778 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:45:22 to climb Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia. At 7 mph the time is 02:39:33, and at 9 mph 02:04:20. For the fastest cyclists, 01:33:25 is an achievable time.

Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia is located in the region Galicia in Spain.

Cabeza de Manzaneda from Ponte Romana do Bibei via Mendoia

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