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Collado de Vela Blanca

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1 review/story | Elevation profile | 4 photos
In some places the road surface of this climb is bad, but it can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Collado de Vela Blanca
bad road (along the entire length)

Statistics

Difficulty points 197
Length 2.1 mi
Average gradient 6.1%
Steepest segment 18.1%
Total ascent 666 ft

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3 hairpin turns
Bad road
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Collado de Vela Blanca is a climb in the region Andalusia. It is 2.1 mi long and bridges 666 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 197. The top of the ascent is located at 696 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

4.0 by MitkoII
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Is really a hidden gem. And the big liar about percentages. In one part the numbers went to 18%. The views are great in all directions and all the time. Tarmac is old and in two places become gravel. Instead the Road is closed for cars there were three 'heroes' try to drive up and for two of the graver part was the end point of drive. On the top? Beautful!... read more

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Is really a hidden gem. And the big liar about percentages. In one part the numbers went to 18%. The views are great in all directions and all the time. Tarmac is old and in two places become gravel. Instead the Road is closed for cars there were three 'heroes' try to drive up and for two of the graver part was the end point of drive. On the top? Beautful!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:24:50
7 mph 00:17:35
9 mph 00:13:42
12 mph 00:10:17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Collado de Vela Blanca 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!

Collado de Vela Blanca 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, Collado de Vela Blanca is not a problem.

Collado de Vela Blanca is 2.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Collado de Vela Blanca is 6.1%.

Collado de Vela Blanca has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.1%.

The summit of Collado de Vela Blanca is at 696 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:24:50 to climb Collado de Vela Blanca. At 7 mph the time is 00:17:35, and at 9 mph 00:13:42. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:17 is an achievable time.

Collado de Vela Blanca is located in the region Andalusia in Spain.

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