Har Kitron is a climb of 12.0 kilometers (category 1). Har Kitron tops out at 724 m above sea level. It is located in מועצה אזורית מטה יהודה, מחוז ירושלים, ישראל. The average gradient is 3.7% with a maximum of 12%. The climb has 446 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 1 climb has a tactical profile. The difficulty is concentrated in a 3 km central section (from KM 4.0 to KM 7.0) with severe gradients of 5% to 8%. The final kilometer at 7% is a significant closing test after a more rolling section.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace on the central section: Don't go out too hard. Save something in the tank for the KM 5.0-7.0 wall (8%) and the final 7% ramp.
2. Make the most of the easier sections: The first few kilometers and those between KM 8.0 and 11.0 (1-2% gradients) are ideal for recovering and refueling.
3. Plan for the finish: Tackle the last kilometer with a gearing you can spin, so you can hold your rhythm on the 7% slope.
12.0 km • 446 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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