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The Rake Climb

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The Rake Climb

The Rake Climb

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    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    September 6, 2022

    The Rake is a classic short and steep hill climb. It's been used in the British Hill Climbing championships three times and has also featured in the Tour of Britain.

    Less than 1km in length but with a max gradient of 22% it's lung busting!

      February 21, 2024

      The Rake from Ramsbottom is a climb in the region North West England. It is 1km long and bridges 103 vertical meters with an average gradient of 10%, resulting in a difficulty score of 135. The top of the ascent is located at 246 meters above sea level. It was used in the 2023 Tour of Britain stage

        July 4, 2019

        Don't attack too hard at the start.. leave some in the tank for the right turn midway up.. you'll need it!!!

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          Distance 1.03 km

          Uphill 100 m

          Downhill 0 m

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          Location: Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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