Koruna is a climb of 10.2 kilometers (category 3). Koruna tops out at 555 m above sea level. It is located in Bělkovice-Lašťany, Střední Morava, Česko. The average gradient is 2.8% with a maximum of 7.5%. The climb has 285 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 3rd category climb gets progressively harder. The first 7 km are very steady (2-3% gradient), but the difficulty ramps up noticeably over the last two km, with gradients of 5% and 6%. At 285m of elevation gain over 10.2km, it's a long climb but a manageable one.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pacing: Make the most of the first 7 km, which are not steep, to settle into a steady rhythm and save your legs.
2. Save something for the finale: Keep some energy in reserve for km 8 and 9, where the gradient almost doubles. A slight pickup from km 7 can pay off.
3. Keep the cadence: The consistent profile over most of the route makes it easier to find a good gear and hold it for a long time.
10.2 km • 285 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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