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Medstead from Alresford

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Elevation profile Medstead from Alresford

Statistics

Difficulty points 58
Length 4.4 mi
Average gradient 2.2%
Steepest segment 7.7%
Total ascent 512 ft

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#29 toughest climb of Hampshire
#21 most elevation gain of South East England
#81 longest climb of England
#71 average steepest climb of Hampshire
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Medstead from Alresford is a climb in the region Hampshire. It is 4.4 mi long and bridges 512 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 58. The top of the ascent is located at 676 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Bighton Road & Common Hill

4.0 by howardg
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Lovely route through the Hampshire countryside, meandering uphill before the last annoying little climb. Roads can be a bit rough in places, but generally quiet.... read more

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Lovely route through the Hampshire countryside, meandering uphill before the last annoying little climb. Roads can be a bit rough in places, but generally quiet.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:53:28
7 mph 00:37:51
9 mph 00:29:29
12 mph 00:22:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Medstead from Alresford. 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.

Medstead from Alresford 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.

Medstead from Alresford is 4.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Medstead from Alresford is 2.2%.

Medstead from Alresford has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.7%.

The summit of Medstead from Alresford is at 676 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:53:28 to climb Medstead from Alresford. At 7 mph the time is 00:37:51, and at 9 mph 00:29:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:09 is an achievable time.

Medstead from Alresford is located in the region Hampshire in England.

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