Smochevo is a climb of 5.5 kilometers (category 3). Smochevo tops out at 650 m above sea level. It is located in Слатино, Кюстендил, България. The average gradient is 4.5% with a maximum of 10.9%. The climb has 246 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 3rd category climb has a two-part profile. The first section (KM 0.0 to 3.0) is demanding, with gradients between 5% and 7%. The second section (KM 3.0 to 5.5) is noticeably easier, with gradients of 1% to 3%, giving you a bit of active recovery before the finish.
Tips for pacing the climb:
1. Manage your effort early on: Don't go out too hard on the first 3 steep kilometers. Settle into a steady rhythm to avoid blowing up.
2. Make the most of the breather: Use the flatter stretch between KM 3.0 and 4.0 to recover, easing off slightly while keeping your cadence up.
3. Build back up gradually: On the final kilometers at 3%, progressively increase your power to finish the climb on a high note.
5.5 km • 246 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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