Scorpions’ Ascent is a climb of 2.1 kilometers (category 1). Scorpions’ Ascent tops out at 307 m above sea level. It is located in מועצה אזורית תמר, מחוז הדרום, ישראל. The average gradient is 10.8% with a maximum of 13.1%. The climb has 228 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This short (2.1 km) but punchy climb averages a brutal 11%, typical of a Cat 1. The real problem is the opening: two back-to-back sections at 12% in the first kilometre, accounting for almost half of the total elevation gain (120m out of 228m). The gradient eases gradually but stays steep (10-11%) right up to the last 100 m, which is more manageable at 5%.
Pacing advice:
1. Start controlled: Don't blow up in the opening metres. Save something in the tank for the first 1.5 km, where most of the difficulty is concentrated.
2. Steady rhythm: Hold a constant effort on the 10-12% sections. Avoid surges, as the gradient gives you no real respite until the last 200 m.
3. Final kick: Use the last 100 m at 5% to accelerate and recover a bit before a possible sprint.
2.1 km • 228 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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