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Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes

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Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes
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Statistics

Difficulty points 164
Length 1.1 mi
Average gradient 8.6%
Steepest segment 17.8%
Total ascent 505 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#35 toughest climb of East Midlands
#52 most elevation gain of East Midlands
#100 longest climb of East Midlands
#33 average steepest climb of East Midlands
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Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes is a climb in the region Peak District. It is 1.1 mi long and bridges 505 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 164. The top of the ascent is located at 814 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Church Street, Starkholmes Road & Riber Road

4.0 by jackworley
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
This one sneaks up on you. Majority of the climb is under 10％ and then. The corner and almost feel like hitting a wall. Good climb and previously used in Tour of Britain. ... read more

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jackworley
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This one sneaks up on you. Majority of the climb is under 10％ and then. The corner and almost feel like hitting a wall. Good climb and previously used in Tour of Britain.

Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes
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matthewb153
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Get up the steepest section of this and you’ll be doing very well. The giveaway is when you look at the footpath and realise that even pedestrians need handrails to haul them selves up. Try contouring if needed but if you stop you’re done for!

Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:13:30
7 mph 00:09:33
9 mph 00:07:27
12 mph 00:05:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes 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!

Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes 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, Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes is not a problem.

Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes is 1.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes is 8.6%.

Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.8%.

The summit of Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes is at 814 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:13:30 to climb Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes. At 7 mph the time is 00:09:33, and at 9 mph 00:07:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:35 is an achievable time.

Riber from Matlock via Starkholmes is located in the region Derbyshire in England.

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