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1: [UK] - Rainow - Oakenbank Lane
This 10% uphill cobbled section acts as a transition from smooth road to tretcherous rocky footpath which is VERY difficult on thin tyres. It's very difficult to descend too, so only do it if you're a skilled rider or have an off-road bike.
Más sobre [UK] - Rainow - Oakenbank Lane
2: [UK] - Styal - Oak Cottages
A short, flat section. You can come on to it fast off the main road for a quick sprint if you're passing through the area.
Más sobre [UK] - Styal - Oak Cottages
4: [UK] - Manchester - Jutland Street
Manchester city centre's steepest street. You turn onto it off the main road and lose all momentum immediately.
Más sobre [UK] - Manchester - Jutland Street
5: [UK] - Knutsford - Church Hill
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Más sobre [UK] - Knutsford - Church Hill
6: [UK] - Nottingham - Marmion Road
Cobbles in pretty dire condition, with some concrete patches. Smooth cobbles and a ~5% gradient can cause wheelspin.
Más sobre [UK] - Nottingham - Marmion Road
7: [UK] - Kettleshulme - Kishfield Lane / Start Lane
From Kettleshulme it goes to WhaleyBridge via the reservoir. It starts as a lane, which becomes really rough as you go along, then it's cobbled for a steep section, possibly 20% around a bend. I don't think it's doable right now with all the rain there's been, but wait for a dry day and give it a try.
Más sobre [UK] - Kettleshulme - Kishfield Lane / Start Lane
8: [UK] - Manchester - Oxford Rd. Train Station
Nothing special. Slight downhill section of cobbles.
Más sobre [UK] - Manchester - Oxford Rd. Train Station
9: [UK] - Manchester - Beaufort St
Nice stretch of flat cobbles. Check out the google maps street view.
Más sobre [UK] - Manchester - Beaufort St
10: [UK] - Manchester - Duke Street / Castle Street
NICE section of flat cobbles. Very high quality small cobbles which means a harsh ride. Check out google maps street view for more details.
Más sobre [UK] - Manchester - Duke Street / Castle Street
11: [UK] - Manchester - Potato Wharf
Picturesque stretch of nice cobbles. Check out google maps street view for more details.
Más sobre [UK] - Manchester - Potato Wharf
12: [Belgium] - Oodenaarde - Koppenberg
The famous 20%+ climb from the Ronde Van Flandern road race.
Más sobre [Belgium] - Oodenaarde - Koppenberg
13: [UK] - Sunderland - Pann Lane
Short back alley, but not for the faint hearted.
Más sobre [UK] - Sunderland - Pann Lane
14: [UK] - Newcastle - Unnnamed back road in Jesmond
As a relatively unused service road, there's normally no traffic, and the patches of tarmac/concrete "repairs" that have been done over the years mean that it's great for practicing your "choosing the best line" skills.
Más sobre [UK] - Newcastle - Unnnamed back road in Jesmond
15: [UK] - Newcastle - Leazes Village (alongside St James' Park)
A narrow cobbled hill (though not too steep) with the added bonus of being right next to one of the most important stadiums in second-tier football
Más sobre [UK] - Newcastle - Leazes Village (alongside St James' Park)
16: [UK] - Newcastle - High Bridge (Eastern section)
City centre cobbles on a very low-traffic road
Más sobre [UK] - Newcastle - High Bridge (Eastern section)
17: [UK] - Newcastle - High Bridge (Western section)
Slightly more of a climb with the western part - ironically your cadence will be at its lowest as you pass "RPM".
Más sobre [UK] - Newcastle - High Bridge (Western section)
18: [UK] - Newcastle - Cloth Market
A good climb, probably 3% to 6%, the cobbles are a bit harsh too. The many bars and clubs on this road mean that there's often delivery lorries or broken glass on the road, so not an advisable route between Friday and Monday!
Más sobre [UK] - Newcastle - Cloth Market
19: [UK] - Newcastle - Saint John Street
Nice gentle hill, watch out for parked cars at western end.
Más sobre [UK] - Newcastle - Saint John Street
20: Cobbled climb
Short but very difficult cobbled climb. Proper rough pavé here, with a 'chicken run' down the centre of larger paving stones
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21: Limekilns
Climbs east to west. Watch for cobbles join road at bottom of secteur if heading east.
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23: Grassmarket and Victoria Street
Steepish climb up Victoria Street. Used on the Edinburgh Nocturne circuit race 2009-
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25: Cobbled section up Baker Street and Broad Street
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26: Cobbled climb up to Stirling Castle
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39: [UK] - Bollington - Queen Street
Slight downhill off the main road.
Más sobre [UK] - Bollington - Queen Street
40: [UK] - Macclesfield - Hollins Road
Dead end.
May be tarmac'd over soon however!
http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/news/s/1137126_residents_sos_save_our_street
May be tarmac'd over soon however!
http://www.macclesfield-express.co.uk/news/s/1137126_residents_sos_save_our_street
Más sobre [UK] - Macclesfield - Hollins Road
41: [UK] - Lymm - Boat Sage
Photo: http://www.pbase.com/shuk1in12x/image/89144792/original
Más sobre [UK] - Lymm - Boat Sage
42: [UK] - Hazel Grove - Middlewood Road
Quite a technical section which comes out of nowhere!
Más sobre [UK] - Hazel Grove - Middlewood Road
43: [UK] - Rainow - Jenkins Chapel Test Hill AKA The Corkscrew
This is the mother of all cobbled climbs in my opinion. Harsh 30% gradient and higher on the hairpins! I don't even know if it's possible on a road bike...! There's a sharp turn before it starts, so you lose momentum before it and the stream on the road at the bottom can cause wheelspin! You can't win! When you get to the gate at the top, the road sometimes has a stream coming down it if it's been raining - it gets VERY tough beyond this point; only advisable on a mountain bike.
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Más sobre [UK] - Rainow - Jenkins Chapel Test Hill AKA The Corkscrew
44: [UK] - Nottingham - Nottingham Castle
Not sure if this is technically open to road traffic, but not had any problems. Can be busy with pedestrians, and this has also smoothed off the cobbles. Slight uphill gradient but if you've got the power you'll be fine.
Más sobre [UK] - Nottingham - Nottingham Castle
45: [UK] - Whitby - Whitby Abbey
A cobbled climb which follows 199 steps up to a church. 15-20%
Más sobre [UK] - Whitby - Whitby Abbey
46: [UK] - Lincoln - Michaelgate
Starts at 5% Ends at 15%
Pic: http://www.lightanddreamsphotography.com/Sports/LINCOLN-GRAND-PRIX-CYCLE-RACE/DSC0178/533299832_VWRkq-X3.jpg
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Más sobre [UK] - Lincoln - Michaelgate
47: [UK] - Shaftesbury - Gold Hill
A landmark made famous by Hovis and a great cobbled hill!
Más sobre [UK] - Shaftesbury - Gold Hill
48: [UK] - Alderley Edge - Swiss Hill
A great cobbled climb!
Más sobre [UK] - Alderley Edge - Swiss Hill
49: [UK] - Windsor - Church lane/street
Only 100 yards or so, but nice vintage cobbles. Sadly lots of restaurant tables during opening hours
Más sobre [UK] - Windsor - Church lane/street
50: [UK] - London - Clink Street
To enjoy in the early mornings, before tourists and commuters invade the South Bank
Más sobre [UK] - London - Clink Street
51: [France] - Nord pas de calais National Park - Arenberg Forest
The brutal road featured in the Paris-Roubaix road race.
Más sobre [France] - Nord pas de calais National Park - Arenberg Forest
52: Kapelmuur at Geraardsbergen
The daddy of them all, where the Ronde van Vlaanderen is often decided. The cobbled section reaches 19% before the Chapel at the top.
Best cobbled climb in the RVV, in my opinion
Best cobbled climb in the RVV, in my opinion
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54: Bosberg
Traditionally the last cobbled climb of the RVV, then it's downhill all the way to the finish in Meerbeke. If you get on top first, the race is yours!
Not a particularly hard one, 5% average and 9-10% Max
Not a particularly hard one, 5% average and 9-10% Max
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55: Tedd's Nose car Park
Small cobbled lane goes down to Forest Chapel. Very steep, not sure it's rideable with a road bike. Feedback awaited on this
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57: Taaienberg
Not as hard as the Koppenberg, but it reaches 18%. Quite a challenging muur routinely featured in the RVV!
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58: Passo San Gottardo old road
Possibly the most beautiful cobbled climb in the world, up to 2100 mt at the col
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59: [UK] - Chapel en le Frith - Church Brow
Nice little cobbled hill.
Más sobre [UK] - Chapel en le Frith - Church Brow
61: Woodside Terrace Lane
Cobble section on Woodside Terrace Lane across Lynedoch Terrace (tarmac) and onto Claremount Terrace lane (more cobbles). Comes out at Norrendal
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63: [UK] - Rainow - Jenkins Chapel Test Hill AKA The Corkscrew
This is the mother of all cobbled climbs in my opinion. Harsh 30% gradient and higher on the hairpins! I don't even know if it's possible on a road bike...! There's a sharp turn before it starts, so you lose momentum before it and the stream on the road at the bottom can cause wheelspin! You can't win! When you get to the gate at the top, the road sometimes has a stream coming down it if it's been raining - it gets VERY tough beyond this point; only advisable on a mountain bike.
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Más sobre [UK] - Rainow - Jenkins Chapel Test Hill AKA The Corkscrew
64: Beverley Town Centre
A couple of hundred metres of cobbles, as used in the National Circuit Race Championships.
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