Sokobanja climb is a climb of 9.0 kilometers (category 1). Sokobanja climb tops out at 939 m above sea level. It is located in Општина Сокобања, Централна Србија, Србија. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 14.3%. The climb has 549 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is genuinely hard, with a tough start (close to 10% over the first kilometer) and a very punishing middle section between 1.5 km and 2.5 km (11% followed by 9%). The finish is easier, with gentler gradients (2%) and even flat ground on the last segment.
Pacing advice:
1. Handling the start: Don't go out too hard. Settle into a steady rhythm to save your legs for the steepest part (11% around 1.5 km).
2. Preparing for the kickers: After the long section at moderate gradient (5-7%), get ready for a fresh 7% ramp around 5.5-6.0 km and another one around 6.5-7.0 km.
3. Using the finish: The last 2 km (2% then 0%) give you a chance to recover and lift the cadence to finish strong.
9.0 km • 549 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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