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Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth

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Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth
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Elevation profile Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth

Statistics

Difficulty points 204
Length 2.6 mi
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest segment 15%
Total ascent 863 ft

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#46 toughest climb of Scotland
#64 most elevation gain of Scotland
#1 longest climb of North Lanarkshire
#1 average steepest climb of North Lanarkshire
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Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth is a climb in the region North Lanarkshire. It is 2.6 mi long and bridges 863 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 204. The top of the ascent is located at 1056 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: Tak Ma Doon Road

4.0 by AlisonK
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Really fun climb that has opportunities for recovery between the steeper parts. Road surface is not great at start but gets better higher up. Lovely views from car park at top. ... read more

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AlisonK
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9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Really fun climb that has opportunities for recovery between the steeper parts. Road surface is not great at start but gets better higher up. Lovely views from car park at top.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:31:42
7 mph 00:22:26
9 mph 00:17:29
12 mph 00:13:08

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tak Ma Doon Road can be cycled from 2 sides. Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Tak Ma Doon Road from Carron Bridge.

Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth 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!

Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth 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, Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth is not a problem.

Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth is 2.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth is 6.2%.

Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth is at 1056 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:31:42 to climb Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth. At 7 mph the time is 00:22:26, and at 9 mph 00:17:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:08 is an achievable time.

Tak Ma Doon Road from Kilsyth is located in the region North Lanarkshire in Scotland.

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