The climb · United Kingdom
About Frocester Hill
Frocester Hill begins with the low ground of the Severn Vale still close around you. From Frocester, the road heads towards the Cotswold escarpment, with an easy introduction before the hillside begins to dictate the effort. The full stored ascent is about 3.1 kilometres, including that gentler lead-in; its overall average therefore gives a softer impression than the principal climbing section.
Once the gradient establishes itself, the road offers a sustained ascent towards the high ground near Nympsfield. There is room for a rhythm to develop, and the challenge comes from keeping it going as the metres accumulate. The landscape broadens in significance as the flat country falls behind, with views across the vale available near the top. Frocester has the satisfying proportions of a longer climb compressed into a Gloucestershire hillside, with little need for theatrical changes of gradient.
01 / The ascent
Elevation profile
02 / The crux
Where it gets difficult
Choose a distance to find the steepest continuous section of the climb.
Steepest 500 m average
9.7%
Where to find it
1.80–2.30 km from start
- Net height gained
- 48 m
- Section length
- 500 m
03 / The numbers
Climb statistics
- Distance
- 3.08 km
- Elevation gain
- 190 m
- Average gradient
- 6.1%
- Climb category
- 3
- Start elevation
- 38 m
- Summit elevation
- 228 m
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.
Use your intended climbing effort, rather than FTP unless you can hold it for the predicted duration.
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Advanced settings
Defaults represent a road-bike scenario. Adjust these settings to match your tyres, drivetrain and riding position.
Modelled moving time
14 min
- Power throughout
- 225 W
- Average speed
- 13.5 km/h
Based on the 3.08 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
Route map
Route overview
Frocester Hill
Stonehouse, England, United Kingdom
- Route length
- 3.08 km
- Total ascent
- 190 m
- Average gradient
- 6.1%
06 / Take it home
The climb, as artwork
Turn the route into a personalised topographic print. Choose your colours and composition, then download your artwork.
07 / Keep exploring
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