Hoya del Espino from Río Taibilla

Hoya del Espino can be cycled from 2 sides. Hoya del Espino from Cañada de la Cruz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Hoya del Espino from Río Taibilla.

You don't need special gearing for Hoya del Espino from Río Taibilla. 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.

Hoya del Espino from Río Taibilla 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!

Hoya del Espino from Río Taibilla is 6.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Hoya del Espino from Río Taibilla is 4.3%.

Hoya del Espino from Río Taibilla has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.6%.

The summit of Hoya del Espino from Río Taibilla is at 5243 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:22:56 to climb Hoya del Espino from Río Taibilla. At 7 mph the time is 00:58:42, and at 9 mph 00:45:45. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:22 is an achievable time.

Hoya del Espino from Río Taibilla is located in the region Castile–La Mancha in Spain.