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Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

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Devil's Elbow Climb from Heol Senni

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    Location: Maescar, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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    August 27, 2020

    Road cycling

    The Devil’s Elbow epitomises the harsh beauty of hidden Wales. With its crumbling surface and neglected rusting barriers it weaves through beautifully rugged scenery presenting one of the toughest challenges …

    August 3, 2020

    Road cycling

    Some climbs load up hairpin after hairpin, but when a hairpin has a gradient of 25%, you only need one.

    September 20, 2021

    Road cycling

    Steadily ramps up towards the first hairpin - take the outside line if there's no oncoming traffic - ramps up to double digits after the first hairpin, with the gradient easing after the second. Generally a good road surface, albeit narrow in places - fortunately drivers are usually courteous and allow you to slowly grind your way up.

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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    Distance 1.86 km

    Uphill 190 m

    Downhill 0 m

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