Sklithro is a climb of 10.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Sklithro tops out at 799 m above sea level. It is located in Δημοτική Ενότητα Κιλελέρ, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Θεσσαλίας - Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 6.9% with a maximum of 13.9%. The climb has 722 meters of elevation gain.
Analysis of difficulty: This 10.5 km HC climb is genuinely hard because of its uneven profile. The 6.9% average gradient is deceptive: three sections at 8% (km 2-4 and 6-7) and a final 500 meters at 9% demand disciplined pacing. The steepest kilometer (km 6.0-7.0 at 8.4%) comes right after a "gentler" stretch, which makes it a crucial point.
Pacing tips:
1. Manage the variations: Use the two kilometers at 5% (km 4-6) to recover actively before the tough km 6-7 section.
2. Save something for the finish: Keep some energy for the last 500 meters at 9%, the steepest part of the climb.
3. Choose your gear: The string of 8% sections calls for a gear that lets you keep a steady cadence without mashing.
10.5 km • 722 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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