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Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte

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Elevation profile Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte

Statistics

Difficulty points 92
Length 3.5 mi
Average gradient 3.2%
Steepest segment 11.9%
Total ascent 594 ft

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#77 toughest climb of Powys
#50 most elevation gain of Powys
#66 longest climb of Wales
#81 average steepest climb of Powys
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Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte is a climb in the region Brecon Beacons. It is 3.5 mi long and bridges 594 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 92. The top of the ascent is located at 1470 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:41:48
7 mph 00:29:35
9 mph 00:23:03
12 mph 00:17:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

Devil's Elbow can be cycled from 2 sides. Devil's Elbow from Heol Senni is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte.

You don't need special gearing for Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte. 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.

Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte 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.

Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte is 3.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte is 3.2%.

Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.9%.

The summit of Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte is at 1470 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:41:48 to climb Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte. At 7 mph the time is 00:29:35, and at 9 mph 00:23:03. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:19 is an achievable time.

Devil's Elbow from Ystradfellte is located in the region Powys in Wales.

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