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Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset

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Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset
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Elevation profile Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset

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Difficulty points 51
Length 1.2 mi
Average gradient 4.6%
Steepest segment 8.7%
Total ascent 295 ft
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Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset is a climb in the region North Wessex Downs. It is 1.2 mi long and bridges 295 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 51. The top of the ascent is located at 764 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road name: New Road

3.0 by YetiJ
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Would recommend the adjacent climb from Lodge Farm over this one. With a slightly more variable gradients and higher traffic, this is less nice a climb. Not a bad climb, but better nearby.... read more

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Would recommend the adjacent climb from Lodge Farm over this one. With a slightly more variable gradients and higher traffic, this is less nice a climb. Not a bad climb, but better nearby.

Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset
Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:14:38
7 mph 00:10:21
9 mph 00:08:04
12 mph 00:06:04

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You don't need special gearing for Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset. 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.

Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset is 1.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset is 4.6%.

Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.7%.

The summit of Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset is at 764 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:14:38 to climb Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset. At 7 mph the time is 00:10:21, and at 9 mph 00:08:04. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:04 is an achievable time.

Sparsholt Down from Letcombe Basset is located in the region Oxfordshire in England.

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