Taaienberg
Maarkedal, Belgium
The Taaienberg is a col with a length of 641 meter. It is located in Maarkedal, Vlaanderen, Belgium. The average grade of this col is 4.6% with a maximum of 9.2%. The Taaienberg ascents from 45 meter at the start, to 75 meter at the top, with a total of 30 ascending meters.
Profile
Facts
| Distance | 641 m |
| Elevation gain | 30 m |
| Average grade | 4.6 % |
| Maximum grade | 9.2 % |
| Climb category | None |
| Minimum elevation | 45 m |
| Maximum elevation | 75 m |
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Description
The Taaienberg has become even more popular in recent years because it is the favourite " climb " of public favourite Tom Boonen. He invariably tests his own legs and those of the competition here. That is why the Taaienberg is sometimes called the Boonenberg.
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- Omloop Het Nieuwsblad: 2008-2018
- Dwars door Vlaanderen 2018-2019, 2021
- E3 Harelbeke 2013-2016
- Bank E3 Harelbeke 2017, 2018
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- E3 Binckbank Classic 2019