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Cobbled Climbs

Richmond

Hilly
~5.6% cobbles
Dynamic physics

Due to increased rolling resistance, rough terrain adds ~2s to this route with the fastest combo below.

Distance

9.5 km

Elevation

137 m

Climb ratio

14.6 m/km

Terrain

Hilly

Lead-in: 0.3 km / 3 m (ridden once, not repeated per lap)

What's the fastest bike for Cobbled Climbs?

Based on our physics model, the Specialized Tarmac SL9 with Princeton Wake 6560 White is currently the fastest verified combo for Cobbled Climbs in Richmond, finishing in 18:31 (~30.7 km/h).

Surface

Surface composition

Tarmac ~94.4%Road Crr 0.0040Gravel Crr 0.0080MTB Crr 0.0090
Cobbles ~5.6%Road Crr 0.0065Gravel Crr 0.0080MTB Crr 0.0090
Dynamic physics model active
Dynamic physics is active. Rider height affects aerodynamic drag; this route’s elevation profile is real, measured GPS data (not synthesized), so grade changes are modeled at their actual position along the route.

Best bike & wheel combo for this route

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Fastest overall: Canyon Speedmax CFR with DTSwiss ARC 1100 DICUT 85/Disc Time Trial — 17s quicker. TT bikes are restricted in many events.
1

Specialized Tarmac SL9

Princeton Wake 6560 White

89

match score

Est. finish time: 18:31(30.7 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 49 Climbing: 35 Cobbles: 5
2

Specialized Tarmac SL9

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

88

match score

+0.11s slower(30.7 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 50 Climbing: 33 Cobbles: 5
3

Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team

Princeton Wake 6560 White

88

match score

+0.14s slower(30.7 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 49 Climbing: 34 Cobbles: 5
4

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Princeton Wake 6560 White

88

match score

+0.30s slower(30.7 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 48 Climbing: 35 Cobbles: 5
5

Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

87

match score

+0.36s slower(30.7 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 49 Climbing: 33 Cobbles: 5
6

Specialized Tarmac SL9

DTSwiss ARC 1100 DICUT 65

86

match score

+0.48s slower(30.7 km/h)
Standard (Road)allrounder style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 49 Climbing: 32 Cobbles: 5
7

Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 Team

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

88

match score

+0.54s slower(30.7 km/h)
Standard (Road)climb style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 50 Climbing: 33 Cobbles: 5
8

Canyon Aeroad 2024 / SRAM

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

86

match score

+0.69s slower(30.6 km/h)
Standard (Road)aero style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 50 Climbing: 31 Cobbles: 5
9

Canyon Aeroad CFR Alpecin Premier-Tech

SwissSide HADRON Ultimate 650

86

match score

+0.69s slower(30.6 km/h)
Standard (Road)aero style Aero wheels frame verified wheels verified Level 5
Aero (flat/fast): 50 Climbing: 31 Cobbles: 5