Maes Mawr from Risca
Wales, wales
0.7km 101m 14.8%
3Cat 3
Maes Mawr from Risca
Wales, wales
At just 0.7km, Maes Mawr from Risca is short but deceptively intense — 101m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 14.8%, the road kicks to 23.8% at its steepest — a wall that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Wales, Wales.
- The 5th climb in Wales by gradient.
- The 5th climb in Wales by gradient.
- The crux hits between km 0 and km 0 — 2km above 10% averaging 12.6%.
Distance
0.7km
Avg Gradient
14.8%
Max Gradient
23.8%
Elevation Gain
101m
Summit
223m
Wall Rating
5.7
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What things cost
Typical prices in Wales
£3.50
Coffee
£4.80
Beer
£13.00
Meal
£1.30
Water
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