Salto do Cavalo from Ribeira Quente

Salto do Cavalo can be cycled from 4 sides. Salto do Cavalo from Ribeira Quente is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Salto do Cavalo from Lomba da Maia, Salto do Cavalo from Povoação & Salto do Cavalo from Salga.

You don't need special gearing for Salto do Cavalo from Ribeira Quente. 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.

Salto do Cavalo from Ribeira Quente is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Salto do Cavalo from Ribeira Quente is 10.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Salto do Cavalo from Ribeira Quente is 4.7%.

Salto do Cavalo from Ribeira Quente has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.1%.

The summit of Salto do Cavalo from Ribeira Quente is at 2559 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:07:24 to climb Salto do Cavalo from Ribeira Quente. At 7 mph the time is 01:30:11, and at 9 mph 01:10:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:52:48 is an achievable time.

Salto do Cavalo from Ribeira Quente is located in the region Azores in Portugal.