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Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla

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2 reviews | Elevation profile | 2 photos
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Elevation profile Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla

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Difficulty points 159
Length 3.3 mi
Average gradient 4.7%
Steepest segment 9.8%
Total ascent 823 ft

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Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla is a climb in the region Andalusia. It is 3.3 mi long and bridges 823 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 159. The top of the ascent is located at 1299 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Carretera de Órgiva a Vélez de Benaudalla & A-346

5.0 by BerryVE
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Really nice climb with nice views. Which leads you past a nice big dam... read more

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BerryVE
1 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Really nice climb with nice views. Which leads you past a nice big dam

Echt leuke beklimming met mooie uitzichten. Die je langs een mooie grote dam leidt

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CristianML
10 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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It has incredible views, toughness is secondary.

Cuenta con unas vistas increíbles, la dureza es secundaria

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:40:03
7 mph 00:28:21
9 mph 00:22:06
12 mph 00:16:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla. 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.

Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla 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, Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla is not a problem.

Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla is 3.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla is 4.7%.

Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.8%.

The summit of Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla is at 1299 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:40:03 to climb Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla. At 7 mph the time is 00:28:21, and at 9 mph 00:22:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:36 is an achievable time.

Embalse de Rules from Vélez de Benaudalla is located in the region Andalusia in Spain.

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