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Rod Side from Rivelin Valley

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Elevation profile Rod Side from Rivelin Valley

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Difficulty points 173
Length 3.9 mi
Average gradient 3.9%
Steepest segment 12.8%
Total ascent 817 ft

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Beautiful scenery
2 hairpin turns
#57 toughest climb of Peak District
#67 most elevation gain of Yorkshire and the Humber
#55 longest climb of Yorkshire and the Humber
#78 average steepest climb of South Yorkshire
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Rod Side from Rivelin Valley is a climb in the region South Yorkshire. It is 3.9 mi long and bridges 817 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 173. The top of the ascent is located at 1302 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Rails Road, Woodbank Road, Flash Lane & Rod Side

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:47:27
7 mph 00:33:35
9 mph 00:26:11
12 mph 00:19:40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rod Side can be cycled from 5 sides. Rod Side from Damflask Resevoir is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Rod Side from Hollow Meadows, Rod Side from Stannington, Rod Side via Hill Top Road & Rod Side from Rivelin Valley.

You don't need special gearing for Rod Side from Rivelin Valley. 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.

Rod Side from Rivelin Valley 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, Rod Side from Rivelin Valley is not a problem.

Rod Side from Rivelin Valley is 3.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Rod Side from Rivelin Valley is 3.9%.

Rod Side from Rivelin Valley has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Rod Side from Rivelin Valley is at 1302 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:47:27 to climb Rod Side from Rivelin Valley. At 7 mph the time is 00:33:35, and at 9 mph 00:26:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:40 is an achievable time.

Rod Side from Rivelin Valley is located in the region South Yorkshire in England.

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