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Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane

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Elevation profile Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane

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Difficulty points 74
Length 0.9 mi
Average gradient 6%
Steepest segment 11.8%
Total ascent 276 ft
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Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane is a climb in the region The Chilterns. It is 0.9 mi long and bridges 276 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 74. The top of the ascent is located at 732 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Foundry Lane & Loosley Hill

3.0 by SteveL
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
I put this climb in the "cheeky" category. Easy enough in the early stages, but ramps up cheekily as you enter the village, and then you still have that final top part. Unexpected steepness, given that the other approaches to Looseley Row are relatively benign. I would recommend this one, although there is some main road riding required to get to the foot of it. However, if you normally just go up Woodway or Little Lane, this is worth a detour.... read more

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I put this climb in the "cheeky" category. Easy enough in the early stages, but ramps up cheekily as you enter the village, and then you still have that final top part. Unexpected steepness, given that the other approaches to Looseley Row are relatively benign. I would recommend this one, although there is some main road riding required to get to the foot of it. However, if you normally just go up Woodway or Little Lane, this is worth a detour.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:10:30
7 mph 00:07:26
9 mph 00:05:47
12 mph 00:04:21

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Frequently Asked Questions

Loosley Hill can be cycled from 2 sides. Woodway from Princes Risborough is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane.

You don't need special gearing for Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane. 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.

Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane 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.

Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane is 0.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane is 6%.

Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane is at 732 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:10:30 to climb Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane. At 7 mph the time is 00:07:26, and at 9 mph 00:05:47. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:21 is an achievable time.

Loosley Hill via Foundry Lane is located in the region Buckinghamshire in England.

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