Dukat climb is a climb of 10.0 kilometers (category 1). Dukat climb tops out at 1,284 m above sea level. It is located in Општина Босилеград, Централна Србија, Србија. The average gradient is 4.7% with a maximum of 13.7%. The climb has 469 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 1st category climb has an uneven profile. The main challenge is the demanding finale, with gradients of 6% to 8% over the last 2 kilometers after a nearly flat section at KM 5.0-5.5. The steepest kilometer (11% between KM 3.0-3.5) comes relatively early and requires pacing planned in advance.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Manage your rhythm after the flat section: The kilometer at 0% gradient (KM 5.0-5.5) is a trap. Use it to recover actively without breaking your rhythm, anticipating the increasing difficulty that follows.
2. Save something for the finale: Avoid going too hard in the first kilometers, ease off on the 11% section and keep some legs in reserve for the string of steep ramps (6%, 8%, 7%) over the last 2 kilometers.
3. Adjust your cadence: The frequent gradient changes (from 0% to 11%) call for a lot of pedaling flexibility. Choose a gear ratio that lets you hold a steady cadence despite the variations.
10.0 km • 469 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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