Beit Shemesh is a climb of 4.3 kilometers (category 3). Beit Shemesh tops out at 534 m above sea level. It is located in מועצה אזורית מטה יהודה, מחוז ירושלים, ישראל. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 11.7%. The climb has 207 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 3rd category climb is moderately hard. Its average gradient of 4.8% over 4.3 km is fairly standard, but the pacing is what matters: the first half (KM 0.5 to 2.5) is the tougher one, with four sections at 6-7%, while the second half (KM 3.0 to 4.0) is easier (3-4%), finishing with a short descent.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Start easy: Resist the urge to go over the top in the first steep kilometres. Save some in the tank for the two 7% sections (KM 1.5-2.0 and 2.5-3.0).
2. Active recovery: Use the less steep parts (KM 3.0-4.0) to ease off a bit and recover before the finale.
3. Gear selection: Anticipate the frequent gradient changes so you can adjust your gear smoothly, especially before the short descent at the end.
4.3 km • 207 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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