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Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch

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Elevation profile Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch

Statistics

Difficulty points 126
Length 1.8 mi
Average gradient 5.5%
Steepest segment 12.5%
Total ascent 518 ft

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Famous climb
#7 toughest climb of Scottish Borders
#18 most elevation gain of Scottish Borders
#28 longest climb of Scottish Borders
#14 average steepest climb of Scottish Borders
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Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch is a climb in the region Scottish Borders. It is 1.8 mi long and bridges 518 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 126. The top of the ascent is located at 823 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Dingleton Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:21:25
7 mph 00:15:09
9 mph 00:11:49
12 mph 00:08:52

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Frequently Asked Questions

Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch can be cycled from 2 sides. Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bowden Loch from Bowden.

You don't need special gearing for Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch. 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.

Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch is 1.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch is 5.5%.

Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch is at 823 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:21:25 to climb Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch. At 7 mph the time is 00:15:09, and at 9 mph 00:11:49. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:52 is an achievable time.

Côte de Melrose / Bowden Loch is located in the region Scottish Borders in Scotland.

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