Maale Levona is a climb of 4.5 kilometers (category 2). The climb finishes at 774 m above sea level. It is located in Al Lubban ash Sharqiya, יהודה ושומרון, Palestinian Territory. The average gradient is 5.2% with a maximum of 12.7%. The climb has 235 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 2nd category climb covers 4.5 km for 235 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 5.2%. Most of the climb sits between 4% and 6%, which demands a sustained, steady effort. The crux comes between km 3.5 and 4.0, where the gradient ramps up to 11% over 502 m, right after a flat section at 1% between km 3.0 and 3.5.
Pacing tips:
1. Stay steady from the bottom: over the first three kilometers, hold a consistent rhythm between 4% and 6%, and don't let the early excitement get the better of you.
2. Make the most of the flat: between km 3.0 and 3.5, at 1%, recover, spin your legs up again, and mentally prepare for the 11% kick.
3. Handle the 11% section: between km 3.5 and 4.0, drop into an easy gear, keep a smooth cadence, and stay in the saddle to save your legs for the final half-kilometer at 6%.
4.5 km • 235 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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