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Marcolina

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Elevation profile Marcolina

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Difficulty points 53
Length 1.3 mi
Average gradient 4.6%
Steepest segment 8.9%
Total ascent 312 ft

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#76 longest climb of Varese
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Marcolina is a climb in the region Varese. It is 1.3 mi long and bridges 312 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 53. The top of the ascent is located at 1230 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: SP233

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian.
The famous Marcolina, access route to Varese from the south. Very rideable. Useful for power tests 4-6 minutes.... read more

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The famous Marcolina, access route to Varese from the south. Very rideable. Useful for power tests 4-6 minutes.

La famosa Marcolina, via di accesso a Varese da sud. Molto pedalabile. Utile per test di potenza 4-6 minuti.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:15:23
7 mph 00:10:54
9 mph 00:08:29
12 mph 00:06:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Marcolina. 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.

Marcolina 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.

Marcolina is 1.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Marcolina is 4.6%.

Marcolina has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.9%.

The summit of Marcolina is at 1230 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:15:23 to climb Marcolina. At 7 mph the time is 00:10:54, and at 9 mph 00:08:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:22 is an achievable time.

Marcolina is located in the region Varese in Italy.

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