Powder River Pass from Ten Sleep

Powder River Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Powder River Pass from Ten Sleep is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Powder River Pass from Buffalo.

You don't need special gearing for Powder River Pass from Ten Sleep. 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.

Powder River Pass from Ten Sleep is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Powder River Pass from Ten Sleep is 27.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Powder River Pass from Ten Sleep is 3.6%.

Powder River Pass from Ten Sleep has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.8%.

The summit of Powder River Pass from Ten Sleep is at 9652 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 05:35:14 to climb Powder River Pass from Ten Sleep. At 7 mph the time is 03:57:20, and at 9 mph 03:04:57. For the fastest cyclists, 02:18:57 is an achievable time.

Powder River Pass from Ten Sleep is located in the region Wyoming in United States.