Toronto Cycling Hill Climb Tier List
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Apologies for the below average audio and editing. I'm a passable cyclist, not a video editor. ;)
0:20 Bayview
1:04 Pottery
1:25 Beechwood
1:47 Crestview (Lawrence)
2:17 Redway
2:54 Brimley (Bluffs)
3:45 Gates Gully
4:17 Twyn Rivers
5:00 Spanish Hill (Ellis Park+Olympia)
5:36 Everything else
Wish you were a little more specific with some of the locations. But great video nonetheless. Heres a quick summary along with more specifics about the hill locations.
0:20 Bayview - Starts from Pottery Rd up to Moore Ave (1.5km, 3.9%) | C Tier
1:04 Pottery Rd - The entire road (Start from Bayview, 410m at 8.9%, spike at 12%+) | C Tier
1:25 Beechwood - Starts at Beechwood Dr and Lower Don Recreation Trail (43.69608, -79.35455) up to O'Connor Dr (510m at 6.8% with longer 12%+ spike) | C Tier
1:47 Crestview - Starts at the west end of Lawrence Ave (43.73078, -79.37792) up to Park Lane Circle (460m, 8.8% with sustained 13-16% section) | B Tier
2:17 Redway Rd - Starts from 43.69818, -79.35598 up to 43.69855, -79.35988 (accessible via Redway rd, 300m at 13.1%) | B Tier
2:54 Brimley Rd (Bluffs) - Starts at Bluffers Pk Rd up to Barkdene Hills (1.31km at 6.6%, starts at 15%) | A Tier
3:45 Gates Gully - Starts at 43.72714, -79.21382 up to Bellehaven Crescent (Gravel Path, 1km at 8.8%, spikes at 20%+) | A Tier
4:17 Twyn Rivers - Starts at 43.81517, -79.14851 up to Sheppard Ave E (Total 2km, Sustained 20%+ for 330m after grated bridge, 30% spike) | B Tier
5:00 Spanish Hill - The entirety of Ellis Park Rd (To my understanding, the "fake switchback" is Olympus Ave which is 7.9% over 420m, Ellis Park Rd is at least 10%+) | C Tier
5:36 Everything Else - D Tier
@1234567895182 thanks for putting in the work. I figured it's a quick Google if you haven't heard of the climb, but appreciate that many don't think to do so.
The “switchback” on the Finch Hydro corridor trail near Luton Gate is a nice climb for beginners.
From looking around Twyn River is the steepest road in Toronto. Another short spiky hill is the entrance into Colonel Danforth only 100-200m but hits 22% . There is also a similar decent to the lake at/near Guild Inn. If you want a chill gravel climb the old landfill near the Toronto Zoo is great and you can see downtown from the top.
“Blake’s Scene” - crazy climb near Rosetta McCain gardens.
Yeah, I've passed that one a bunch. Definitely need to give it a shot.
Great video and some really awesome climbs on the list. This has inspired me to start cataloging the climbs in my area (oak Ridges Moraine), I can feel my legs and lungs burning already!!
There are some great climbs outside the city, that's for sure. I usually hit the moraine at some point during my weekend rides (Caledon, Stouffville, etc.)
A nice bit of gravel here and there as well. The hills are certainly challenging enough for an old guy like me!!!
Not sure of the name, but the semi-paved road up from Scarborough Heights Park is always killer. Probably under 500m, but with the steep top and washout it's a traction nightmare. I'm always psyched if I make it up without slipping. Maybe the Blake's Scene one listed below? I guess when there is no other title, the Strava segment name wins, eh?t
Blake's Scene/Rosetta McClain Gardens, yeah - I know it but haven't attempted it in a while.
Like the change in video format with the voice over. Also, as someone who lives in the GTA West (Peel), I was rightly perplexed when you said "Lets leave the Don and head out East".
I'm a Scarborough kid originally. For me, East York IS west. ;)
OMGOSH YOU MENTIONED GATES GULLY!!!! I was about to come on tue comments and yell at you for not mentioning it 😂 and yes it is a very overlooked climb and also unknown, but for the toughest and greatest climb in Toronto ☺
Nice video!
I used to tag along with a friend who like Pine Crescent, near Glen Stewart Ravine. I just like the "cobbles"
Lots of short, but very steep ramps in the Beaches. Southwood is pretty nasty too.
Backside of David Balfour Park heading North up to Avoca.
Graydon hall, york mills and dvp, don mills 401. My training area
Good stuff out there.
There are some lovely climbs in Hamilton/Burlington between the lake and escarpment. It's a 140-160km round trip ride from Toronto. With the accumulated fatigue, i find myself regretting my life choices by the time I've worked my way back to Mississauga.
Yeah, I'm aware of Sydenham and Rattlesnake Point, but this is keeping it within the city limits. :)
I’d rather do gates gully over Brimley rd. But maybe that’s because I have 26x2.2 as you’ve mentioned.
Hog's Hollow southbound is a tough hill.
Haven't done that one, 7.2% over 400m? Does sound notable!
@@cycleyyz all 4 climbs out of Hoggs Hollow are worth riding and all offer different challenges. Heading north is probably the longest but east is more punishing - steep and kicks a couple times. Also, some decent nearby paved trails around Earl Bales.
paused at 1:02 to comment ,man this deserves more views , thanks so much for this video ahhh respects
Nice one! I'm west end so my search for hills has me limited to the areas west of high park and east of the humber. The longest and most sustained climb would be on Scarlette headed south.
I need to try to head east more this coming season. There are a couple on your list that I haven't tried.
I've been trying to work out a route with the most elevation I can pack into something around 40-45kms from where I live and so far I'm at just over 400m...
I'd love to know if you guys have discovered any local routes that really pack in the climbs! (so not just individual roads, but a full circuit-without going up and down the same hill over and over)
@@afptoronto1 Closest I have is doing loops around the Bayview Extension. Up Beechwood, Down Pottery, Up Bayview, Down Beechwood, Up Pottery - if you have the gravel tires on, you can add the Mud Creek/Beltline hill to the mix.
Yeah, Scarlett wouldn't make the cut here. I think the Humberside climbs might be a little tougher. ;) There are a ton of short, sharp climbs in the Beaches as well - just none that are very long.
@@cycleyyz Humberside Ave south of Annette? I'm not sure if I've tried riding there. I'll give it a go, it's nearby. (not today though!)
@@cycleyyz If you ever want a ride buddy to scout local hills I'm in. I'd love to follow along!
St Marks ☠️ also Scarlett Rd southbound is a good for west end interval training
Nice list. Closest alpine climb? Whiteface near Lake Placid NY. When the borders open. It has almost the same numbers as L'alpe d'huez. 6 hours driving from Toronto. I did it in 1 hour 20 minutes. Brutal at 85kgs!
Now that sounds interesting.
I've done Alpe du Zwift in 53mins but that doesn't really count in my books!
@@cycleyyz I also noticed that you hit the Caledon rail trail in other videos. Near Inglewood there is a nasty gravel climb on The Grange Sideroad.
Check out this segment on Strava: www.strava.com/segments/1691953?.strava& - Legit Grange Climb
@@haveallbeentaken Close to Forks... 2kms at 7.7%, that's a good long one.
@@cycleyyz sections of 20%!!!
Lawrence should be paired with the York Glendon climb, maybe also Sunnybrook.
I've only had a bike for 2 summers but I'm bummed you have what I considered super hard stuff as C. I think A and S would give me a heart attack and thats not a joke.
If you also grew up in Scarborugh are you familiar with the hill to the water next to Rosetta Mclain gardens by Kingston and Birchmount or the loop near the bottom of Queen around fallingbrook? Not long but I've always thought they were super steep.
Trust me, "C" isn't easy - even "D" wouldn't be. The problem is that we just don't have many big hills relative to properly alpine areas. I am familiar with the climb by Rosetta (has a yellow gate) but I didn't include it here - it is worthy of it though. Pretty sure it hits 18% just like Redway.
love this content man!!
S tier: Finish off Toronto Loop with Redway climb. 9/10 would give up.
you ever tried the hill climb at the science centre, or Scarborough road going north from queen? two of my favs
Done both, even have a video of Science Centre! ua-cam.com/video/gebawGrDLDI/v-deo.html
@@cycleyyz ill check it out rn!!!
Nice video. I've done them all, except for the Gully...How do you get to that one? I would add two others: 1. Old Yonge, from Hoggs Hollow to the exit at York Mills. 2. Glen Manor, from Queen to Kingston road. Thanks
Gates Gully is accessed on Bellehaven/Ravine which is Bellamy south of Kingston. You can also do a full gravel loop by using the Galloway Entrance.
I've done most of those mentioned, I'll need to visit some of them. I've gone up and down most of the roads in the beaches. :)
Very cool vid. I live north in Oshawa. Luckyenougj to have some rolling hills around here. You can give me a shout if you want to ride around here, anytime.
What about the Dundas -> Mississauga Rd climb?
I've ridden all of Mississaiga road, but don't recall anything over 4% or so.
Have you ever ridden up Sydenham Hill in Dundas Ontario... I'm thinking it might make it to an S on your list, if I was training and had the time to drive there I think that would be the best place to do hill training in the GTA.
I haven't yet, but I'd like to.
Great video
How did you determine average gradients and spikes?
Used Strava segment data - I know, not perfect.
@@cycleyyz I taped a speed square inside the top tube/seat tube corner of the frame and carried a pocket level... accuracy was limited to about .2 degrees before converting to a slope 😂
I have a 1 x 7 setup on my bike with a 44 at the chain ring and a 12-28 at the back. Are they doable with this setup?
Depends on your power and how much you like your knees. ;)
@@cycleyyz 😅
everything is F im out of shape and everything is too hard
Need to go to scenic caves for “S”
This is within the city limits, but yeah - lots of proper elevation up by Blue Mountain. Just looking at the Growling Beaver ride makes me jealous.
Can you include a map overlay where these hills are?
Happy to provide links to any hill you may be interested in. I've described them enough that they should be easily identified with a quick Google search.