Originally Posted by
datlas
I am trying to think of some good double-digit climbs in my area. There is one that FEELS like it's 12-14% in some sections, but the Strava segment says the climb is "only" 9.1% and 1/2 mile long. I do think an ideal pitch is somewhere in the 5-8% range, but you gotta have some variety.
Sträva percentages are weird. Many of our short bluff hills are double digit; I know because I've surveyed several of them. or have plans to verify the grades. Strava almost always halves the gradient, especially in segments. They aren't even close.