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Ponta from Velas

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Elevation profile Ponta from Velas

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Difficulty points 235
Length 5.6 mi
Average gradient 4%
Steepest segment 11.6%
Total ascent 1178 ft

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#21 toughest climb of São Jorge Island
#17 most elevation gain of São Jorge Island
#53 longest climb of Azores
#26 average steepest climb of São Jorge Island
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Ponta from Velas is a climb in the region São Jorge Island. It is 5.6 mi long and bridges 1178 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 235. The top of the ascent is located at 1119 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Rua da Capela, Rua Doutor Teofilo Braga, Avenida 19 de Outubro & Caminho de Rosais

4.0 by neel
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
nice climb a bit steep at first but then it gets easier... read more

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nice climb a bit steep at first but then it gets easier

leuke klim in het begin een beetje stijl maar dan wordt het makkelijker

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:07:24
7 mph 00:47:43
9 mph 00:37:11
12 mph 00:27:56

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Ponta from Velas. 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.

Ponta from Velas 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, Ponta from Velas is not a problem.

Ponta from Velas is 5.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Ponta from Velas is 4%.

Ponta from Velas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.6%.

The summit of Ponta from Velas is at 1119 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:07:24 to climb Ponta from Velas. At 7 mph the time is 00:47:43, and at 9 mph 00:37:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:56 is an achievable time.

Ponta from Velas is located in the region São Jorge Island in Portugal.

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