Oswaldkirk Bank from Gilling

At just 1km, Oswaldkirk Bank from Gilling is short but deceptively intense — 57m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.8% disguises ramps of 12.1% — 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.