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CLIMB OF THE WEEK

Palomar Mountain

CA, USA | 12.4 mi | 4,483 ft gained | 28.2 PDI

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Welcome to PJAMM Paved, your top resource for discovering the best and hardest paved bike climbs in the world. Since 2013, we have traveled extensively across the USA and the globe, documenting climbs through photographs, videos, maps, and detailed key data. Our website features comprehensive information on the hardest and best climbs in over 100 countries and 30 road cycling climb areas. With our advanced filtering options, you can search climbs by location, difficulty, length, elevation gained, steepest sections, and more. Trusted and respected worldwide, PJAMM Cycling is your go-to source for planning and conquering epic cycling adventures.


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CYCLING BLOG
Check out the latest paved related post from the PJAMM Cycling Blog.

The Journey of PJAMM Cycling and Our New Gravel Section
By: John Johnson, Founder & CEO | PJAMM Cycling

Today, we've added over 600 gravel climbs to our site, selected for their popularity, epic nature, or sheer challenge. Our primary focus this past year has been identifying the hardest gravel climbs in the U.S., and after countless hours of research and over a thousand inquiries to experts and enthusiasts, we're confident in our Top 100 list. However, we know this list will evolve as our community contributes their experiences and discoveries, ensuring we capture the very best gravel climbs.

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TOP 10 CLIMBS

Discover the top 10 paved cycling climbs in the world! (Click a slide for full climb details)

Cycling Climb - Mauna Kea - USA, HI

#1 Mauna Kea - Hawaii, USA

42.5 mi
DISTANCE
13,755 ft
ELEV. GAINED
6.1 %
AVG. GRADE

With the highest Fiets Index in the world, Mauna Kea is a colossal, nearly impossible ascent. While the climb itself is intimidating, cyclists must be mentally and physically prepared for dynamic weather conditions, altitude sickness, and varying terrain on one of the longest climbs in the world.

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