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Slad Road from Stroud

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Elevation profile Slad Road from Stroud

Statistics

Difficulty points 99
Length 4.4 mi
Average gradient 3%
Steepest segment 8.3%
Total ascent 709 ft

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1 hairpin turn
#6 most elevation gain of Gloucestershire
#83 longest climb of England
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Slad Road from Stroud is a climb in the region Cotswolds. It is 4.4 mi long and bridges 709 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 99. The top of the ascent is located at 850 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Slad Road

3.0 by JLS007
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A loooooong climb out of Stroud along the beautiful Slad Valley. Very narrow at the bottom with lots of parked cars, but once you clear this section your rewarded with twists, turns rises, drops, punchy sections and looong inclines all the way to the top. You can burn out if you attack too hard, or take it slowly and easily spin all the way up. There are a few surprise kicks which keep you on your toes, but all in all, manageable and a pleasant and enjoyable elevation lifter.... read more

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A loooooong climb out of Stroud along the beautiful Slad Valley. Very narrow at the bottom with lots of parked cars, but once you clear this section your rewarded with twists, turns rises, drops, punchy sections and looong inclines all the way to the top. You can burn out if you attack too hard, or take it slowly and easily spin all the way up. There are a few surprise kicks which keep you on your toes, but all in all, manageable and a pleasant and enjoyable elevation lifter.

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boydmy2010
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Good road surface all the way up, a few parked cars at the bottom but a really nice climb.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:53:26
7 mph 00:37:50
9 mph 00:29:29
12 mph 00:22:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Slad Road from Stroud. 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.

Slad Road from Stroud is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Slad Road from Stroud is 4.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Slad Road from Stroud is 3%.

Slad Road from Stroud has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.3%.

The summit of Slad Road from Stroud is at 850 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:53:26 to climb Slad Road from Stroud. At 7 mph the time is 00:37:50, and at 9 mph 00:29:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:09 is an achievable time.

Slad Road from Stroud is located in the region Gloucestershire in England.

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