Voras Kaimaktsalan is a climb of 22.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Voras Kaimaktsalan tops out at 2,016 m above sea level. It is located in Καρυδιά, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Μακεδονίας - Θράκης, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 7.0% with a maximum of 14.3%. The climb has 1566 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb covers 22.2 km and is a demanding test because of both its length and its substantial elevation gain (1566 m). The main difficulty lies in the succession of steep gradients, notably a kilometre at 13% and three sections at 10-12% in the first six kilometres, which can quickly take a toll on the legs. There is a relative respite between kilometres 12 and 14 (gradient at 0% and -2%), but the climb then resumes steadily all the way to the summit.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Start easy: Resist the urge to go hard over the first very steep kilometres (10-13%). Settle into a steady, controlled rhythm to save your energy for the long haul.
2. Make the most of the flat: Use the almost flat stretch (KM 12-14) to recover actively by easing off slightly while keeping a good cadence, so you're ready for what's left of the climb.
3. Gear selection: The variety of gradients (from 2% to 13%) calls for careful gear choices. Anticipate gradient changes to keep a steady cadence and avoid lurching from one gear to another.
22.2 km • 1566 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
Join thousands of cycling fans! Plan your rides, record your performance, track your progress and discover the finest climbs.
Live climb profile to pace your effort all the way to the top.
