Livadhion is a climb of 9.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Livadhion tops out at 1,220 m above sea level. It is located in Δολίχη, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Θεσσαλίας - Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 6.7% with a maximum of 15.5%. The climb has 640 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb has two distinct parts. The first five kilometers are relatively moderate (average gradient of 4%), with even a short descent. The real difficulty starts after KM 5.0, with an average gradient of 9.7% over the last 4.6 kilometers, which is very demanding. The finale is particularly brutal, with a stretch of 10-11% gradients.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Manage your pace: Ease into it during the first part to save your legs. The hard effort should be spread over the second half.
2. Anticipate the change of rhythm: Be mentally and physically ready for the sudden jump in gradient around KM 5.0. If needed, shift into an easier gear beforehand.
3. Keep a steady rhythm: On the hard section, find a sustainable cadence and avoid surges so you don't burn through your reserves too early.
9.6 km • 640 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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