How steep is Rosedale Chimney?

How steep is Rosedale Chimney?

The pass has an average gradient of 13%, with a maximum gradient of 1 in 3 (about 33%) and climbs 568 feet (173 m) on its 0.81-mile (1.3 km) route. It is colloquially known by cyclists as The Chain Breaker. In 1987 it was used as the venue for the National Hill Climb Championship.

How long is Rosedale Chimney?

3.7 miles
It’s 5.95km (3.7 miles) long running north-south from Rosedale Abbey to Hutton-le-Hole.

How can I improve my cycling up hill?

5 technique tips for longer climbs

1. Sit down. Sitting in the saddle for as much of a long climb as possible is the most aerobically efficient way to the top.
2. Relax.
3. Keep a steady cadence.
4. Pace, don’t race.
5. Position perfectly in a group.

Where is the highest road in North Yorkshire?

Fleet Moss, Yorkshire Fleet Moss is the highest road in Yorkshire and a beast from either direction. The harder direction is from the south. It is a Dales classic from this direction. You leave Hawes, go past the home of Wensleydale Cheese and then are then are hit with the first steep section.

Why is it harder to ride a bike uphill?

Cycling at altitude is harder both on the flat and in the hills! At the point of the pedalling phase where you have the lowest leverage on the cranks (6, 12 o’clock), your speed momentarily slows. The rate of deceleration is greater when cycling uphill due to the additional effects of gravity on your momentum.

What gradient is blue bank?

From here downhill is the steep 1 in 5 (20% gradient) of Blue Bank which has an escape route on the northbound side as you go downhill and high friction surface tarmac to aid in braking.

Where is the steepest road in Yorkshire?

Rosedale Chimney Bank is the steepest road in England and is nicknamed the Chain Breaker by cyclists who use it. It runs between Rosedale Abbey and Hutton-le-Hole in the North York Moors and is 312 metres above sea level.