Northern Cross-Island Highway / Pak-po heng-kuan kong-lo from Baling Bridge / Pa-leng toa-kio

You don't need special gearing for Northern Cross-Island Highway / Pak-po heng-kuan kong-lo from Baling Bridge / Pa-leng toa-kio. 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.

Northern Cross-Island Highway / Pak-po heng-kuan kong-lo from Baling Bridge / Pa-leng toa-kio 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!

Northern Cross-Island Highway / Pak-po heng-kuan kong-lo from Baling Bridge / Pa-leng toa-kio is 13.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Northern Cross-Island Highway / Pak-po heng-kuan kong-lo from Baling Bridge / Pa-leng toa-kio is 3.9%.

Northern Cross-Island Highway / Pak-po heng-kuan kong-lo from Baling Bridge / Pa-leng toa-kio has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of Northern Cross-Island Highway / Pak-po heng-kuan kong-lo from Baling Bridge / Pa-leng toa-kio is at 3983 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:45:55 to climb Northern Cross-Island Highway / Pak-po heng-kuan kong-lo from Baling Bridge / Pa-leng toa-kio. At 7 mph the time is 01:57:28, and at 9 mph 01:31:32. For the fastest cyclists, 01:08:46 is an achievable time.

Northern Cross-Island Highway / Pak-po heng-kuan kong-lo from Baling Bridge / Pa-leng toa-kio is located in the region in Taiwan.