Changjiang Huanghe Fenshuiling is a climb of 13.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 2,024 m above sea level. It is located in Ankang, 陕西省, 中国. The average gradient is 7.9% with a maximum of 11.9%. The climb has 1079 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 13.6 km for 1079 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 7.9%, the Yangtze-Huang He watershed climb (长江黄河分水岭) is rated beyond category and is a long, demanding ascent. The first km 0.0 to 1.0 is manageable at 4%, but things ramp up sharply at km 2.0 to 3.0, the steepest section at 11%. The stretches from km 7.0 to 8.0 and km 10.0 to 11.0, both at 8%, make the second half especially brutal, and most of the other kilometres sit between 5 and 7%.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom. Hold a steady rhythm over the first two kilometres so you still have some legs left for the 11% ramp between km 2.0 and 3.0.
2. Recover on the flat at km 3.0 to 4.0. At just 2% gradient, this is the perfect moment to let your legs spin out, top up on fluids and food, and find a good rhythm again.
3. Use your gears on the 8% sections. On the km 7.0 to 8.0 and km 10.0 to 11.0 stretches, go for an easy gear and a high cadence to save your muscles.
13.6 km • 1079 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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