Terrace Hill: Cycling Climb

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About Terrace Hill

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Terrace Hill turns the edge of the Vale of Belvoir into a compact woodland climb. The stored approach heads south up the escarpment near Belvoir, leaving the lower ground for a road enclosed by trees. Its opening is modest enough to let the surroundings register before the gradient becomes the main concern. At a little over a kilometre, the climb is short, and its average of 7.5% conceals a firmer stretch in the middle.

That central section supplies most of the character. The rise steepens as the lane works through the woodland, then becomes less demanding towards the top. It is a neat change of rhythm rather than a prolonged mountain effort, with the trees giving the road a sense of separation from the open vale. Terrace Hill makes good use of a small amount of height.

01 / The ascent

Elevation profile

Start 68 m · Summit 147 m

Gradient by distance1.06 km / 79 m gain

0 km0.2 km0.4 km0.6 km0.9 km1.1 km

02 / The numbers

Climb statistics

Distance: 1.06 km
Elevation gain: 79 m
Average gradient: 7.5%
Climb category: Uncategorized
Start elevation: 68 m
Summit elevation: 147 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

6 min

Power throughout: 225 W
Average speed: 11.5 km/h

Based on the 1.06 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