Rafa'el/Shdema is a climb of 5.1 kilometers (category 4). Rafa'el/Shdema tops out at 639 m above sea level. It is located in מועצה אזורית רמת נגב, מחוז הדרום, ישראל. The average gradient is 2.9% with a maximum of 9.5%. The climb has 150 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 4 climb has an unusual profile. The first half (0-2.5 km) is steady at 1-4%, followed by a short descent at the 3rd kilometer. The real difficulty is concentrated in the last two kilometers, with sustained 5% gradients that demand a serious effort in the final part of the climb.
Pacing advice:
1. Save something for the end: Don't go too hard in the first kilometers, where it's flatter. The decisive effort comes after the low point around 3.5 km.
2. Make the most of the descent: Use the slightly downhill section around 3.0 km to recover and get ready for the assault on the 5% ramps.
3. Keep a steady rhythm: Hold a consistent power output or cadence so you don't blow up on the steepest sections at the end.
5.1 km • 150 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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