Papingo is a climb of 7.2 kilometers (category 1). Papingo tops out at 912 m above sea level. It is located in Άγιος Μηνάς, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Ηπείρου - Δυτικής Μακεδονίας, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 7.3% with a maximum of 14.7%. The climb has 519 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 1st category climb is genuinely hard, with a tough average gradient of 7% over 7.2 km. The difficulty is ramped up by a very demanding central section (KM 1.5 to 4.0) where the gradient bounces between 9% and 10%, followed by a relative breather (KM 4.5 to 5.5 at 4%). The finale stays committing, with gradients of 6% to 8%.
Pacing advice:
1. Pace yourself through the first half: Resist the temptation to go over the limit in the opening kilometers, which hit 9%. Save some in the tank for the 10% wall around KM 3.5.
2. Use the breather to recover: The stretch between 4.5 and 5.5 km (at 4%) is crucial. Ease off a little to bring your heart rate down before the final push.
3. Prepare for the finale: The last 2 kilometers ramp up progressively to 7-8%. Gradually increase your effort over this section to keep your speed up.
7.2 km • 519 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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