Calderdale Road Climb 13

by andy.geall79

Posted on Dec 08, 2014 at 11:12 AM

Keighley Rd (Hebden Bridge to Cock Hill)

This is one of the biggest climbs in Calderdale and cycled on a regular basis heading north out of the tourist Town of Hebden Bridge. The climb has a really mix of scenery bypassing old stone buildings before heading into woodland and up to the small village of Pecket Well. From this point the climb heads onto open moorland until you reach Cock Hill. The climb covers 4.2 miles with an average gradient of 4.7% and a maximum of 13.5%. The earlier sections of the climb are steeper but the upper sections can be much more challenging in poor weather conditions. Climb status very hard (Black) and (Cat 2) based on the length of the climb more than the gradient.

Very Hard – Black

Very Hard climbs will always feature a very steep gradient between 10 and 15% or feature technical terrain that requires a high level of skill to negotiate. This type of climb is a real challenge for anyone and a number of elements come into play on this type of climb. Having a bike that suits you with a good range of gears, health and general cycling fitness are all important to successfully complete a very hard – black climb.