Obradovce climb is a climb of 5.5 kilometers (category 1). Obradovce climb tops out at 1,343 m above sea level. It is located in Општина Црна Трава, Централна Србија, Србија. The average gradient is 7.2% with a maximum of 11.3%. The climb has 395 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 1 climb is genuinely hard because of its uneven profile. The main difficulty is concentrated in the first two kilometres, with two brutal 10% sections that account for nearly a quarter of the total elevation gain. The rest of the climb is more regular, with gradients between 6% and 8%, and it stays demanding over the long haul before an easier finish at 4%.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Start easy: Resist the urge to go out too hard. The first 500 metres at 3% are your chance to find your breathing and settle into a steady rhythm before the 10% ramps kick in.
2. Handle the first two kilometres: Spin a light gear with a high cadence on the 10% sections to save your legs. This is the key to tackling the rest of the climb without being already cooked.
3. Steady rhythm on the middle section: After KM 2, find an effort you can hold on the long 6% to 8% stretches. The 4% finish gives you room to attack if you've paced yourself well.
5.5 km • 395 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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