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Cycling in Newport

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Cycling in Newport features one 32 km mixed surface route with moderate climbing mainly on cycle paths and paths.

On the road in Newport

Newport offers cycling on a single 32 km mixed surface route starting from the town. The route covers National Cycle Route 49 with 134 m climbing and is point to point in shape.

The route features a mix of surfaces, nearly half on cycle paths and about half on paths, with a small section on quiet streets. Climbing is moderate at 134 m per route, with gradients generally flat or mild, with no steep sections above 5%.

What the riding is like

Routes in Newport are mainly flat with 84% of distance flat and moderate climbing totaling 134 m on the 32 km route. The riding surface is diverse with 42% paved, 56% unpaved, and a small amount unknown. The road mix includes 50% path, 48% cycle path, and 2% quiet street. The steepest section in 500 m is 3%.

Cycling infrastructure

Routes include 15.4 km cycle path, no main roads above 80 km/h, and 0 km without a cycle lane.

Best time to ride

The best months for riding are June to September, with daily high temperatures ranging from 19°C to 21°C in that period.

Riding in Newport in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

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Route
32 km
In total
32 km
Longest ride
134 m
Most climbing

Where to start in Newport

When to ride Newport

Typical conditions by month, 20152024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: Jun to Sep.

8°3°J14
9°4°F12
10°4°M15
13°6°A11
16°9°M13
19°12°J12
21°14°J12
20°14°A13
18°12°S13
15°10°O15
11°6°N15
9°5°D16
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 24 km/h from the SW

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