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Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos

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This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos
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Statistics

Difficulty points 333
Length 10.2 mi
Average gradient 3.3%
Steepest segment 7.6%
Total ascent 1768 ft

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Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
1 hairpin turn
Gravel
#78 longest climb of California
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Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos is a climb in the region California. It is 10.2 mi long and bridges 1768 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 333. The top of the ascent is located at 1539 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Old Creek Road & Santa Rita Road

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:02:52
7 mph 01:26:59
9 mph 01:07:47
12 mph 00:50:56

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Frequently Asked Questions

Santa Rita Summit can be cycled from 2 sides. Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Santa Rita Summit from Templeton.

You don't need special gearing for Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos. 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.

Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos 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!

Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos is 10.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos is 3.3%.

Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.6%.

The summit of Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos is at 1539 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:02:52 to climb Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos. At 7 mph the time is 01:26:59, and at 9 mph 01:07:47. For the fastest cyclists, 00:50:56 is an achievable time.

Santa Rita Summit from Cayucos is located in the region California in United States.

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