Tourkovounia is a climb of 4.1 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 322 m above sea level. It is located in Athènes, Περιφέρεια Αττικής, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 5.5% with a maximum of 12.7%. The climb has 226 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 4.1 km at 226 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.5%, the Τουρκοβούνια from Kipséli is a Category 3 climb. It's demanding but within reach of a regular rider. The profile alternates between 4% and 6% sections, with a breather at 2% between km 1.0 and 1.5. The real pain is in the second half, with the 3.0-3.5 km section at 7% and the 3.5-4.0 km section at 8%, which make the finish the decisive part of the effort.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Don't go out too hard In the early kilometres, especially between km 0.0 and 0.5 at 4% and then 0.5 and 1.0 at 6%, keep your effort steady and save something in the tank for the end.
2. Recover on the flat Use the 2% section between km 1.0 and 1.5 to loosen up your legs, take on some fluids and settle back into a smooth rhythm.
3. Prepare for the finish Between km 3.0 and 4.0, where the gradient ramps up to 7% and then 8%, shift to an easier gear, keep a supple cadence and only stand up out of the saddle if you really need to.
4.1 km • 226 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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