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The Buttress

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Difficulty points 245
Length 0.2 mi
Average gradient 21.1%
Steepest segment 24.1%
Total ascent 226 ft

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#43 toughest climb of Yorkshire and the Humber
#77 most elevation gain of West Yorkshire
#36 average steepest climb of World
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The Buttress is a climb in the region West Yorkshire. It is 0.2 mi long and bridges 226 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 21.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 245. The top of the ascent is located at 558 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: The Buttress

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:02:27
7 mph 00:01:44
9 mph 00:01:21
12 mph 00:01:01

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Buttress 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!

The Buttress 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, The Buttress is not a problem.

The Buttress is 0.2 mi long.

The average gradient of The Buttress is 21.1%.

The Buttress has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 24.1%.

The summit of The Buttress is at 558 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:02:27 to climb The Buttress. At 7 mph the time is 00:01:44, and at 9 mph 00:01:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:01 is an achievable time.

The Buttress is located in the region West Yorkshire in England.

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