Ku Liang is a climb of 11.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Ku Liang tops out at 713 m above sea level. It is located in 福州市, 福建省, 中国. The average gradient is 7.0% with a maximum of 13.1%. The climb has 816 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb has a demanding average gradient of 7% over 11.6 km. The difficulty lies in its overall consistency, with only two short but significant easing sections at km 9 (2%) and around km 4 and 8 (5%). The steady gradient, especially between km 3 and 8 where the slope often exceeds 7%, makes it a sustained effort.
Pacing advice:
1. Set your rhythm from the bottom: The first 3 km at 7% demand a high tempo. Don't go out too hard, or you'll burn through your reserves.
2. Make the most of the easier sections: Use the km 9 section (2%) to recover and ease off slightly before the final push.
3. Save something for the finish: The last 1.6 km at 6% means you need to keep some strength in reserve to hold your power all the way to the summit.
11.6 km • 816 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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