Beeley Moor: Cycling Climb

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About Beeley Moor

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Beeley Moor takes you east from Beeley village towards the higher moorland, with nearly four kilometres of climbing to settle into. The lower part demands the greater effort, but the ascent's defining quality is its continuity. The road keeps gaining height without the sharp reversals that can break a climb into separate little battles. At an average of roughly 5.7 per cent, it offers enough resistance to occupy the legs while still allowing a reasonably even rhythm.

The upper road gradually becomes less demanding as the moorland opens around you. That easing is welcome, though the more exposed setting means the wind can alter how generous the final stretch feels. There is time here to notice the change from village to upland and to enjoy the space around the road. Beeley Moor earns its place through sustained climbing and a broadening landscape rather than one decisive ramp.

01 / The ascent

Elevation profile

Start 118 m · Summit 341 m

Gradient by distance3.85 km / 222 m gain

0 km0.8 km1.5 km2.3 km3.1 km3.9 km

02 / The crux

Where it gets difficult

Choose a distance to find the steepest continuous section of the climb.

Steepest 500 m average

8.3%

Where to find it

0.10–0.60 km from start

Net height gained: 41 m
Section length: 500 m

The whole climb3.85 km

0 kmFinish

03 / The numbers

Climb statistics

Distance: 3.85 km
Elevation gain: 222 m
Average gradient: 5.7%
Climb category: 3
Start elevation: 118 m
Summit elevation: 341 m

Current weather

At the climb start

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Weather data: MET Norway

04 / Your effort

How long would it take?

Enter the power you could hold for the whole climb. We calculate a moving time from the elevation profile and the forces you ride against.

Sustained power

W/kg

Use your intended climbing effort, rather than FTP unless you can hold it for the predicted duration.

Rider weight (kg)

Bike + kit weight (kg)

Bike + kit includes clothing, bottles and luggage.

Advanced settings

Defaults represent a road-bike scenario. Adjust these settings to match your tyres, drivetrain and riding position.

Effective drag area (CdA) (m²)

Rolling resistance (Crr)

Drivetrain efficiency (%)

Modelled moving time

16 min

Power throughout: 225 W
Average speed: 14.4 km/h

Based on the 3.85 km elevation profile. Assumes steady power, with no stops, braking or drafting. Rounded to the nearest minute.

The science behind the calculation

For each part of the stored profile, we solve the steady-state cycling power equation for speed, then add distance ÷ speed across the climb. Gravity uses rider + equipment weight; available power is W/kg × rider weight. This uses the profile’s distance and elevation together, without mixing in another route’s metrics.

Power × efficiency = gravity + rolling resistance + air resistance + bearing losses

The resistance equations are adapted from Martin et al. (1998), Validation of a Mathematical Model for Road Cycling Power. Air density changes with profile altitude using NASA’s standard-atmosphere model. This calculator’s adaptation has not been independently validated.

It predicts travel at the power you enter, including on descents. It does not model acceleration, cornering, braking, traffic, wind, changing weather or fatigue. At altitude, choose power you can sustain there: thinner air reduces drag, but this model does not predict its effect on your ability to produce power. Profile quality and assumed equipment settings also affect the result.

05 / On the ground