San Vicente Redwoods via Western Avenue

San Vicente Redwoods can be cycled from 5 sides. San Vicente Redwoods from Ben Lomond is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via San Vicente Redwoods via Western Avenue, San Vicente Redwoods from Bay Drive Sante Cruz, San Vicente Redwoods from Felton & San Vicente Redwoods from Davenport.

San Vicente Redwoods via Western Avenue 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!

San Vicente Redwoods via Western Avenue 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.

San Vicente Redwoods via Western Avenue is 4.4 mi long.

The average gradient of San Vicente Redwoods via Western Avenue is 9.3%.

San Vicente Redwoods via Western Avenue has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 23.7%.

The summit of San Vicente Redwoods via Western Avenue is at 2621 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:53:19 to climb San Vicente Redwoods via Western Avenue. At 7 mph the time is 00:37:45, and at 9 mph 00:29:25. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:06 is an achievable time.

San Vicente Redwoods via Western Avenue is located in the region California in United States.