Twin Peaks
Bike Riding
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The "Twin Peaks" of Streatley and Whitchurch hills
difficult
Distance 24 km
1:49 h
250 m
250 m
169 m
40 m
Two vicious climbs out of the Thames Valley in a 15 mile circuit. Great training before taking on bigger climbs further afield.
Highlights
Streatley Hill, listed as one of Britain's top 10 cycle climbs. Didcot Phoenix CC use it for their hill climb competition.
A long gentle descent through Upper Basildon, with views across the Goring Gap.
Hazards
The fast descent into Pangbourne finishes at a T junction with the A329.
Busy (but usually slow) traffic around the mini roundabouts in Pangbourne.
Hospitality
Shops and pubs in Pangbourne and Goring - but this is meant to be a training ride.
Hints
Streatley Hill is also the B4009 to Newbury, so best avoided at rush hours. It's good for early morning at weekends and bank holidays.
Highlights
Streatley Hill, listed as one of Britain's top 10 cycle climbs. Didcot Phoenix CC use it for their hill climb competition.
A long gentle descent through Upper Basildon, with views across the Goring Gap.
Hazards
The fast descent into Pangbourne finishes at a T junction with the A329.
Busy (but usually slow) traffic around the mini roundabouts in Pangbourne.
Hospitality
Shops and pubs in Pangbourne and Goring - but this is meant to be a training ride.
Hints
Streatley Hill is also the B4009 to Newbury, so best avoided at rush hours. It's good for early morning at weekends and bank holidays.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
169 m
Lowest point
40 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SU 60272 81475
DD
51.528984, -1.132536
DMS
51°31'44.3"N 1°07'57.1"W
UTM
30U 629538 5710305
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SU 60272 81475
DD
51.528984, -1.132536
DMS
51°31'44.3"N 1°07'57.1"W
UTM
30U 629538 5710305
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
24 km
Duration
1:49 h
Ascent
250 m
Descent
250 m
Highest point
169 m
Lowest point
40 m
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Distance
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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