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Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen

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Elevation profile Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen

Statistics

Difficulty points 187
Length 1.4 mi
Average gradient 8.4%
Steepest segment 15.1%
Total ascent 620 ft

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#43 toughest climb of Gwent
#39 most elevation gain of Gwent
#52 longest climb of Gwent
#36 average steepest climb of Gwent
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Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen is a climb in the region Newport. It is 1.4 mi long and bridges 620 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 187. The top of the ascent is located at 768 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Church Road

3.0 by tadgoraucymru
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
I clmbed this in one of my, "I wonder what's up there", moments. It's one of my favourite local climbs. If you take it right to the top you'll need a gravel bike as the road surface breaks up horribly. Alternatively you can just ride to the crossroads then down into the Sirhowy Valley.... read more

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I clmbed this in one of my, "I wonder what's up there", moments. It's one of my favourite local climbs. If you take it right to the top you'll need a gravel bike as the road surface breaks up horribly. Alternatively you can just ride to the crossroads then down into the Sirhowy Valley.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:16:50
7 mph 00:11:55
9 mph 00:09:17
12 mph 00:06:58

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen 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, Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen is not a problem.

Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen is 1.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen is 8.4%.

Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.1%.

The summit of Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen is at 768 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:16:50 to climb Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen. At 7 mph the time is 00:11:55, and at 9 mph 00:09:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:58 is an achievable time.

Mynydd Machen Common from Lower Machen is located in the region Newport in Wales.

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