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Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough

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Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough
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Elevation profile Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough

Statistics

Difficulty points 147
Length 0.9 mi
Average gradient 9.1%
Steepest segment 18.4%
Total ascent 423 ft

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Famous climb
#7 toughest climb of South East England
#67 most elevation gain of South East England
#67 longest climb of Buckinghamshire
#32 average steepest climb of South East England
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Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough is a climb in the region The Chilterns. It is 0.9 mi long and bridges 423 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 147. The top of the ascent is located at 814 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: Peters Lane

5.0 by YetiJ
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A climb with a fierce reputation. And it’s well deserved: one of the hardest climbs in the Chilterns. After the first kick, the gradient eases off, before the steepest section around the first corner. Although the gradient then relaxes slightly it stays steep until the top. Most of the climb is within the woods, and traffic is relatively low.... read more

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Reviews (2)

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YetiJ
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1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

A climb with a fierce reputation. And it’s well deserved: one of the hardest climbs in the Chilterns. After the first kick, the gradient eases off, before the steepest section around the first corner. Although the gradient then relaxes slightly it stays steep until the top. Most of the climb is within the woods, and traffic is relatively low.

Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough
Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough
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MartynH
MartynH
1 y 4.0

Did this climb as part of a Chilterns Sportive and and not really knowing the local area it came out of the blue like a real smack in the face! Very tough climb.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:10:35
7 mph 00:07:30
9 mph 00:05:50
12 mph 00:04:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Whiteleaf can be cycled from 2 sides. Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Kop Hill from Princes Risborough.

You don't need special gearing for Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough. 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.

Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough is 0.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough is 9.1%.

Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18.4%.

The summit of Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough is at 814 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:10:35 to climb Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough. At 7 mph the time is 00:07:30, and at 9 mph 00:05:50. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:23 is an achievable time.

Whiteleaf from Monks Risborough is located in the region Buckinghamshire in England.

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