Mili is a climb of 6.8 kilometers (category 1). Mili tops out at 357 m above sea level. It is located in Ρέθυμνο, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Κρήτης, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 5.3% with a maximum of 13.1%. The climb has 363 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 1 climb is moderately tough over the first half, with gradients often between 5% and 8%. The hardest section is between KM 2.5 and KM 4.0, where the gradient hits 8% and then 7%. The second half (KM 4.5-6.5) is noticeably easier (1% to 5%), before a short ramp back up to 6% for the finish.
Tips for the effort:
1. Managing the start: Resist the urge to go too hard off the line. The first km ramps up at 7%, so settle into a steady rhythm to avoid blowing up early.
2. Anticipating the wall: The KM 2.5-4.0 stretch (8% and 7%) is the key section. Go into it with energy in reserve and a controlled cadence.
3. Making the most of the easier section: Use the very gentle part (KM 4.5-6.5, gradient of 1% to 3%) to recover actively and prepare for the final push at 6%.
6.8 km • 363 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain