Back in Sept, while staying near Cleobury Mortimer, thought I'd have some fun and take in the
Abdon Burf climb (Brown Clee Hill 540m - highest point in Shropshire), & Titterston Clee Hill (533m); ride ~60km / 1250metres.
Not sure how well known the Abdon Burf climb is - anyone done it? Veloviewer segment:
https://veloviewer.com/segment/18101350Piece in cycling weekly: Five climbs you‘ve probably never heard of but need to go and ride
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/five-climbs-youve-probably-never-heard-need-go-ride-352571Right from the off, into the lowest gear. (DT 50-39-24 & 11-32) The steepest section is the first stretch - and I had to lean forward to stop the front wheel lifting off the road. Straight & steep from the start up to the first grid. Not sure what it would take for me to be able to climb this hill without stopping, but too much any way. Stopped quite a few times on the way up.
YouTube video (taken on VIRB), as I approach the summit, then the descent (x3 speed).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV4h7w67kls&t=63s (enjoy the specially selected royalty free YT music
) The ascent video was far too jerky, as I weaved all over the place - hence omitted.
Video just of the view from summit. Murky day, but the view was impressive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKnFFc_S_ZQMet one other cyclist (on descent), with whom I had a good chat. He said it was probably his last climb of this hill, as he was 70, and would give it a rest now. I said 'you say that, but...'
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