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Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx

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6 reviews | Elevation profile | 10 photos
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Statistics

Difficulty points 165
Length 0.6 mi
Average gradient 12.5%
Steepest segment 19.1%
Total ascent 417 ft

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#99 toughest climb of Belgian Ardennes
#36 average steepest climb of Belgium
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Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx is a climb in the region Valleys of the Vesdre, de l'Amblève et de l'Ourthe. It is 0.6 mi long and bridges 417 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 12.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 165. The top of the ascent is located at 1329 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 10 photos.

Road name: Stockeu

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Beast! Ridden it on various road bikes, tandem and mtb. The 20% bump 2/3rds of the way up gives a nasty feeling in the pit of your stomach. But don't stop at Eddy's monument, continue up to the very top, it's a tough climb. Every time I go back I need a lower gear!... read more

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Reviews (6)

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TheWattmeister
2 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Beast! Ridden it on various road bikes, tandem and mtb. The 20% bump 2/3rds of the way up gives a nasty feeling in the pit of your stomach. But don't stop at Eddy's monument, continue up to the very top, it's a tough climb. Every time I go back I need a lower gear!

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MerijnDB
6 Mo 4.0 00:05:05 (7.5 mph)
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nice to be rewarded with the statue of Eddy Mercx after the steep climb

mooi om beloond te worden met het beeld van Eddy Mercx na de steile klim

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Mark123
7 Mo 5.0
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Heavy, very heavy.

I only really started cycling last summer and have already ridden up quite a few climbs and actually, with all the 'familiar' climbs I have gone up so far, I was like 'Was this now everything' where as the more unfamiliar ones felt a lot heavier.

This one, on the other hand, does deliver, with the steepest bit coming at the time when you are already pretty much giving up and thus taking little to no speed with you.

Arriving at the Merckx monument, I myself would always choose to ride to the actual top, no matter how hard it was. If you don't, your only option is to descend again towards Stavelot. If you continue to the actual top, you have many more options such as a beautiful descent towards Trois-Ponts.

Zwaar, heel erg zwaar.

Ben pas afgelopen zomer echt begonnen met fietsen en al behoorlijk wat klimmen opgereden en eigenlijk had ik bij alle 'bekende' klimmen die ik tot nu toe heb gegaan zoiets van 'Was dit nu alles?', waar juist de wat onbekendere een stuk zwaarder aanvoelde.

Deze daarentegen levert wel, waarbij het steilste stuk komt op het moment dat je al behoorlijk aan het afzien bent en je dus weinig tot geen snelheid meeneemt.

Aangekomen bij het Merckx monument zou ik zelf altijd kiezen om hoe zwaar het ook was lekker door te rijden tot de daadwerkelijke top. Doe je dat niet dan is je enige optie om weer af te dalen richting Stavelot, ga je door tot de daadwerkelijke top heb je veel meer opties zoals een prachtige afdaling richting Trois-Ponts.

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JurneSleddens
10 Mo 5.0
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The Stockeu, a full kilometre of suffering. Nowhere time to take it easy. Good road surface everywhere and almost always quiet :)

Dé Stockeu, een volle kilometer afzien. Nergens tijd om rustig aan te doen. Overal goed wegdek en bijna altijd rustig :)

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RonV66
1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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At the bottom at the bridge, rest and prepare. Then push hard. This is one that needs a lot of power from the legs.

Onderaan bij de brug even uitrusten en voorbereiden. Dan er flink tegenaan. Dit is er ern die veel kracht uit de benen nodig heeft.

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_superver
1 y 5.0
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Already here is always the regret that I gave so much on the Wanne, because oh how far away Merckx is from the tank at the foot of this climb. It is insanely steep.

It also only gets worse. After 500 metres it starts with 15%, and then you really don't want to. But you will have to. It's die, die and die again. This is even tougher than the Ferme Libert, because there is no kink in the road. Not a bend. It's Suffering with a capital L.

Alhier is altijd de spijt dat ik op de Wanne zoveel heb zitten geven, want oh wat staat Merckx ver weg van de tank aan de voet van deze klim. Het is waanzinnig steil.

Het wordt ook alleen maar erger. Na 500 meter begint het met 15%, en dan wil je echt niet meer. Maar je zal moeten. Het is sterven, sterven en nog eens sterven. Dit is nog zwaarder dan de Ferme Libert, want er zit geen knik in de weg. Geen bocht. Het is Lijden met de hoofdletter L.

Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:07:37
7 mph 00:05:23
9 mph 00:04:12
12 mph 00:03:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx 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!

Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx is not a problem.

Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx is 0.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx is 12.5%.

Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.1%.

The summit of Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx is at 1329 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:07:37 to climb Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx. At 7 mph the time is 00:05:23, and at 9 mph 00:04:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:09 is an achievable time.

Stockeu Monument Eddy Merckx is located in the region Valleys of the Vesdre, de l'Amblève et de l'Ourthe in Belgium.

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