Hayward Boulevard via 2nd Street

Hayward Boulevard can be cycled from 5 sides. Hayward Boulevard via Carlos Bee Boulevard is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Fairview Boulevard via Five Canyons Parkway, Fairview Boulevard via D Street, Fairview Boulevard via East Avenue & Hayward Boulevard via 2nd Street.

You don't need special gearing for Hayward Boulevard via 2nd Street. 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.

Hayward Boulevard via 2nd Street 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, Hayward Boulevard via 2nd Street is not a problem.

Hayward Boulevard via 2nd Street is 4.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Hayward Boulevard via 2nd Street is 5.1%.

Hayward Boulevard via 2nd Street has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.4%.

The summit of Hayward Boulevard via 2nd Street is at 1191 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:49:54 to climb Hayward Boulevard via 2nd Street. At 7 mph the time is 00:35:19, and at 9 mph 00:27:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:20:41 is an achievable time.

Hayward Boulevard via 2nd Street is located in the region California in United States.