Birchwood Lane from Storridge

At just 1km, Birchwood Lane from Storridge is short but deceptively intense — 60m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.9% disguises ramps of 14.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in England, England.