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Fountain Lane via Church Road

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Fountain Lane via Church Road
Fountain Lane via Church Road
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Elevation profile Fountain Lane via Church Road

Statistics

Difficulty points 33
Length 1.2 mi
Average gradient 3.3%
Steepest segment 9.9%
Total ascent 207 ft

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#45 toughest climb of East of England
#38 most elevation gain of East of England
#28 longest climb of East of England
#52 average steepest climb of Essex
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Fountain Lane via Church Road is a climb in the region Essex. It is 1.2 mi long and bridges 207 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 33. The top of the ascent is located at 236 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Church Road & Fountain Lane

3.0 by awisner
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Direction of travel is from Hullbridge towards Hockley. A nice climb with plenty of character. The first section is along a tree-lined road and the pitch of the climb is fairly low. After approximately 500 metres the road levels out and riders get their first glimpse of the increase ahead of them which gives you an idea of the work needed. The gradient then increases abruptly and can sometimes catch riders off guard as it’s steeper than you imagine it to be. The brow of the hill is the firs... read more

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Direction of travel is from Hullbridge towards Hockley.

A nice climb with plenty of character. The first section is along a tree-lined road and the pitch of the climb is fairly low. After approximately 500 metres the road levels out and riders get their first glimpse of the increase ahead of them which gives you an idea of the work needed. The gradient then increases abruptly and can sometimes catch riders off guard as it’s steeper than you imagine it to be. The brow of the hill is the first peak as you pass between the farm on the right and the pretty church on the left.

Riders are then rewarded with a nice downward slope and sweeping s-bend as you pass under the railway bridge. Save your legs for the final push as the road meanders up and through receding trees as houses then begin to appear. Whilst this section of the climb is less steep than previous sections this is a deceiving long stretch to the final summit at the T-junction with High Road, Hockley.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:14:27
7 mph 00:10:14
9 mph 00:07:58
12 mph 00:05:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Fountain Lane via Church Road. 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.

Fountain Lane via Church Road falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Fountain Lane via Church Road is 1.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Fountain Lane via Church Road is 3.3%.

Fountain Lane via Church Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.9%.

The summit of Fountain Lane via Church Road is at 236 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:14:27 to climb Fountain Lane via Church Road. At 7 mph the time is 00:10:14, and at 9 mph 00:07:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:59 is an achievable time.

Fountain Lane via Church Road is located in the region Essex in England.

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