Puerto de la Hoya from Becedas

Puerto de la Hoya can be cycled from 3 sides. Puerto de la Hoya via La Hoya is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puerto de la Hoya from Becedas & Puerto de la Hoya from San Bartolomé de Béjar.

You don't need special gearing for Puerto de la Hoya from Becedas. 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.

Puerto de la Hoya from Becedas is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Puerto de la Hoya from Becedas is 3 mi long.

The average gradient of Puerto de la Hoya from Becedas is 4.1%.

Puerto de la Hoya from Becedas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.7%.

The summit of Puerto de la Hoya from Becedas is at 4222 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:36:19 to climb Puerto de la Hoya from Becedas. At 7 mph the time is 00:25:43, and at 9 mph 00:20:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:03 is an achievable time.

Puerto de la Hoya from Becedas is located in the region Castile and León in Spain.