Jenkin Chapel and Pym's Chair: Cycling Climb

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About Jenkin Chapel and Pym's Chair

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The climb by Jenkin Chapel towards Pym Chair rises east onto the ridge west of the Goyt Valley. The selected route includes the lower approach to the chapel before turning into the more demanding hillside road above it. In about 1.5 kilometres, the ascent gains height quickly enough to make the open slopes feel substantial. The chapel gives the route a clear landmark, but passing it leaves plenty of climbing still to do.

The gradient strengthens higher up, with the latter part making the greater demand. The road's turning line and the widening views provide a sense of progress across the hillside, while the steep upper stretch keeps that progress deliberate. There is no long, gentle conclusion within this selected ascent to dissolve the effort before the finish. Jenkin Chapel and Pym Chair form a compact ridge climb whose setting is spacious and whose final section remains decidedly purposeful.

01 / The ascent

Elevation profile

Start 308 m · Summit 466 m

Gradient by distance1.46 km / 158 m gain

0 km0.3 km0.6 km0.9 km1.2 km1.5 km

02 / The numbers

Climb statistics

Distance: 1.46 km
Elevation gain: 158 m
Average gradient: 10.8%
Climb category: 4
Start elevation: 308 m
Summit elevation: 466 m

Current weather

At the climb start

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Weather data: MET Norway

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.

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

10 min

Power throughout: 225 W
Average speed: 8.4 km/h

Based on the 1.46 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