Old La Honda Road from Portola Road

Old La Honda Road can be cycled from 3 sides. Old La Honda Road from Portola Road is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Old La Honda Road from La Honda & Old La Honda Road via La Honda Road.

Old La Honda Road from Portola Road 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!

Old La Honda Road from Portola Road 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!

Old La Honda Road from Portola Road is 3.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Old La Honda Road from Portola Road is 7.5%.

Old La Honda Road from Portola Road has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of Old La Honda Road from Portola Road is at 1690 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:39:34 to climb Old La Honda Road from Portola Road. At 7 mph the time is 00:28:01, and at 9 mph 00:21:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:24 is an achievable time.

Old La Honda Road from Portola Road is located in the region California in United States.