Elyakim is a climb of 9.3 kilometers (category 3). Elyakim tops out at 219 m above sea level. It is located in מועצה אזורית חוף הכרמל, מחוז חיפה, ישראל. The average gradient is 2.2% with a maximum of 7.3%. The climb has 203 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 3 climb is fairly easy overall (2.2% average), but it has a key section between km 1.0 and 1.5 at 6%, the steepest part of the climb. The profile is uneven, with two short descents (km 1.5-2.5) that break your rhythm, followed by a long stretch of moderate gradients (2-4%) from km 4.0.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Handle the early spike: Don't be fooled by the average gradient. Anticipate the 6% kilometer and ease off so you don't blow up early.
2. Make the most of the recoveries: Use the two short downhill sections (km 1.5-2.5) to recover actively (spin easy) before the long, steady climb.
3. Find a steady rhythm: From km 4.0, the gradient settles around 3-4%. Settle into a constant rhythm you can hold all the way to the top.
9.3 km • 203 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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