Verhnaya Mara is a climb of 3.9 kilometers (category 3). Verhnaya Mara tops out at 1,465 m above sea level. It is located in Нижняя Мара, Карачаево-Черкесия, Россия. The average gradient is 5.1% with a maximum of 13.4%. The climb has 201 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 3 climb has an uneven profile. The difficulty is concentrated in two key sections: a central stretch (KM 1.0 to 2.0) with steep gradients of 8% and 9%, followed by a deceptive breather before another 8% ramp (KM 2.5-3.0). The finish is neutral, with a slight downhill.
How to manage your effort:
1. Be ready for the changes of pace: Save your legs in the first kilometres (3-4%) so you reach the 8%-9% one-two punch at your own pace.
2. Recover actively: Use the flat at 4% (KM 2.0-2.5) and the 3% section (KM 3.0-3.5) to ease off a little and prepare for the last significant effort.
3. Save something for the end: The final segment goes downhill, but the decisive effort is between KM 2.5 and 3.0.
3.9 km • 201 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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