Italy

Montalcino Wall

8 km: the road rears up to the summit. A route made for FORGE Ride, inspired by Italy: a world drawn for riding, not taken from a map.

Distance
8 km
Climbing
336 m
Steepest km
8.7%
Type
Climb
The profile

Montalcino Wall, a climb.

8 km, 336 m of climbing, 4.2% on average, the steepest kilometre at 8.7%.

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How to ride it

A 8 km climb at 4.2% on average. Start below your threshold: aim for 85–90% of your FTP for the first kilometres and keep something for the steepest kilometre (8.7%). In SIM mode your trainer gets harder on the ramps; pick a gear that keeps you above 75 rpm.

  1. Open FORGE Ride, on your Windows PC or in the browser from the app.
  2. Connect your trainer or your sensor (CONNECT on the home screen).
  3. RIDE, the FORGE tab, then Montalcino Wall.
  4. Signed in? Other riders on Montalcino Wall ride with you, live.
Estimated time
  • 2 W/kg38 min
  • 3 W/kg27 min
  • 4 W/kg22 min

An estimate from the game’s physics: a 75 kg rider on a road bike, riding steady, without draft. On a smart trainer in SIM mode, the game measures your real time.

Questions

Before you ride.

Can I ride Montalcino Wall for free?

Yes. Montalcino Wall is one of FORGE Ride’s 51 routes, and the game is free, on a Windows PC or in the browser.

What do I need to ride Montalcino Wall?

A bike on an indoor trainer. With a Bluetooth smart trainer, the resistance follows the slope of the road. A speed or cadence sensor is also enough to ride, with an estimated power.

Is Montalcino Wall the real road?

A route made for FORGE Ride, inspired by Italy: a world drawn for riding, not taken from a map.