Collado de la Madera from Purchena

Collado de la Madera can be cycled from 2 sides. Collado de la Madera from Purchena is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Collado de la Madera from Tabernas via Senés.

You don't need special gearing for Collado de la Madera from Purchena. 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.

Collado de la Madera from Purchena 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.

Collado de la Madera from Purchena is 14.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Collado de la Madera from Purchena is 4.6%.

Collado de la Madera from Purchena has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Collado de la Madera from Purchena is at 5276 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:00:01 to climb Collado de la Madera from Purchena. At 7 mph the time is 02:07:27, and at 9 mph 01:39:19. For the fastest cyclists, 01:14:37 is an achievable time.

Collado de la Madera from Purchena is located in the region Andalusia in Spain.