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Embalse del Espinar from Estación de El Espinar

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This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Embalse del Espinar from Estación de El Espinar
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Statistics

Difficulty points 328
Length 7.1 mi
Average gradient 3.9%
Steepest segment 9.2%
Total ascent 1473 ft

Short recap

1 hairpin turn
Gravel
#30 toughest climb of Sierra de Guadarrama
#33 most elevation gain of Sierra de Guadarrama
#34 longest climb of Sierra de Guadarrama
#79 average steepest climb of Sierra de Guadarrama
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Embalse del Espinar from Estación de El Espinar is a climb in the region Sierra de Guadarrama. It is 7.1 mi long and bridges 1473 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 328. The top of the ascent is located at 5430 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Carretera de la Garganta, Puente de la Panera & Camino de los Ojos del Río

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:25:40
7 mph 01:00:39
9 mph 00:47:16
12 mph 00:35:30

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Embalse del Espinar from Estación de El Espinar. 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 del Espinar from Estación de El Espinar is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Embalse del Espinar from Estación de El Espinar is 7.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Embalse del Espinar from Estación de El Espinar is 3.9%.

Embalse del Espinar from Estación de El Espinar has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.2%.

The summit of Embalse del Espinar from Estación de El Espinar is at 5430 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:25:40 to climb Embalse del Espinar from Estación de El Espinar. At 7 mph the time is 01:00:39, and at 9 mph 00:47:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:30 is an achievable time.

Embalse del Espinar from Estación de El Espinar is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.

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