Arad is a climb of 24.4 kilometers (category 1). Arad tops out at 603 m above sea level. It is located in מועצה אזורית תמר, מחוז הדרום, ישראל. The average gradient is 2.7% with a maximum of 11.1%. The climb has 658 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 1st category climb has an atypical profile. The first 5 km are dead flat, followed by a long section (KM 5-17) at a moderate gradient (2-4%). The real difficulty is concentrated in the last 3 km (KM 21-24), with gradients hitting 6-7%, which makes it the decisive part of the climb. The short descent at KM 17 gives you a brief breather.
Pacing tips:
1. Start easy: Use the first 5 km of flat to warm up and find your rhythm without burning matches.
2. Steady rhythm: Hold a constant pace over the long section of moderate gradient (KM 5-20) to save your legs.
3. Save something for later: Keep some energy in reserve to attack the steeper finale (KM 21-24), which demands a serious effort.
24.4 km • 658 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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