Neot Samadar is a climb of 4.2 kilometers (category 2). Neot Samadar tops out at 443 m above sea level. It is located in מועצה אזורית חבל אילות, מחוז הדרום, ישראל. The average gradient is 6.7% with a maximum of 14.3%. The climb has 284 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 2 climb has an uneven profile. The main challenge is the string of 8-9% sections between km 2.0 and km 4.0, preceded by a tough first kilometre and a short 2% breather around 1.0-1.5 km. The 7% average gradient is representative of the overall effort.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing the change of rhythm: Look ahead to the flatter 2% section around 1.5 km and use it to recover before the four toughest kilometres (8-9%) come up.
2. Staying steady in the middle section: Hold a constant effort between km 2.0 and km 4.0, where the gradient is sustained. Avoid going over your limit.
3. Saving something for the finish: The final 200 metres at 5% let you ease off the pressure a little before the line.
4.2 km • 284 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain