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The Verne

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Elevation profile The Verne

Statistics

Difficulty points 66
Length 1 mi
Average gradient 6.4%
Steepest segment 9%
Total ascent 325 ft

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Beautiful scenery
8 hairpin turns
#46 toughest climb of Dorset
#46 most elevation gain of Dorset
#52 longest climb of Dorset
#25 average steepest climb of Dorset
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The Verne is a climb in the region Dorset. It is 1 mi long and bridges 325 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 66. The top of the ascent is located at 413 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: Verne Common Road

4.0 by Ian849
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A great little ride through the houses up the side of the Isle of Portland to the prison. Stunning views of the Jurassic Coast and across Portland Harbour to Weymouth. The climb actually carry’s on into the prison grounds and finishes at the Jailhouse Cafe , the ideal pot of refreshments as you take in the stunning views.... read more

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A great little ride through the houses up the side of the Isle of Portland to the prison. Stunning views of the Jurassic Coast and across Portland Harbour to Weymouth. The climb actually carry’s on into the prison grounds and finishes at the Jailhouse Cafe , the ideal pot of refreshments as you take in the stunning views.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:11:35
7 mph 00:08:12
9 mph 00:06:23
12 mph 00:04:48

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for The Verne. 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.

The Verne 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.

The Verne is 1 mi long.

The average gradient of The Verne is 6.4%.

The Verne has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9%.

The summit of The Verne is at 413 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:11:35 to climb The Verne. At 7 mph the time is 00:08:12, and at 9 mph 00:06:23. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:48 is an achievable time.

The Verne is located in the region Dorset in England.

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