The Côte de Groynne follows a north-easterly ascent in the Gesves area, gaining height more gradually than many of the short ramps in this collection. Its selected route is about 1.9 kilometres long, giving the rider a sustained passage through the local terrain rather than a quick burst towards a nearby crest. The scale of the incline suits a climbing rhythm that can develop over several minutes. This is a gentler expression of the region's changing levels, with distance doing more of the work than a severe slope.
An average gradient of roughly 3.4% leaves room to notice the difference between moving freely and having to maintain pressure on the pedals. The road keeps gaining height without needing an abrupt wall to make the ascent meaningful. Its longer outline distinguishes it from the compact myCols profile associated with the same name. Groynne is a modest climb whose value lies in the continuity of the upward journey.
01 / The ascent
Elevation profile
02 / The numbers
Climb statistics
- Distance
- 1.86 km
- Elevation gain
- 64 m
- Average gradient
- 3.4%
- Climb category
- Uncategorized
- Start elevation
- 148 m
- Summit elevation
- 211 m
03 / 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.
Use your intended climbing effort, rather than FTP unless you can hold it for the predicted duration.
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.
Modelled moving time
6 min
- Power throughout
- 225 W
- Average speed
- 20.0 km/h
Based on the 1.86 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.
04 / On the ground
Route map
Route overview
Côte de Groynne
Gesves, Wallonie, Belgium
- Route length
- 1.86 km
- Total ascent
- 64 m
- Average gradient
- 3.4%
05 / Take it home
The climb, as artwork
Turn the route into a personalised topographic print. Choose your colours and composition, then download your artwork.
06 / Keep exploring
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