The Old Rake
England, england
1.9km 142m 7.6%
3Cat 3
The Old Rake
England, england
At just 1.9km, The Old Rake is short but deceptively intense — 142m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 7.6% disguises ramps of 18.9% — 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.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 97% of climbs in England.
- Harder than 91% of climbs in England.
- A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
1.9km
Avg Gradient
7.6%
Max Gradient
18.9%
Elevation Gain
142m
Summit
264m
Wall Rating
4.1
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What things cost
Typical prices in England
£3.80
Coffee
£5.50
Beer
£14.00
Meal
£1.40
Water
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