Could someone explain % in a climb
I'm very new to cycling, starting this year at 44 and riding for fitness mainly but hoping to do some centuries and other club type rides. I've always enjoyed the TDF for what I think it is, a VERY demanding test of endurance, strength and mental capacity.
I know the % is a relation to length of climb and altitude gain. I was wondering at what degree of angle they are climbing for that distance? Is an 8% climb a climb of 8 degrees? Does this question even make sense to anyone?...lol. I told you I was new.