Zitkova is a climb of 6.7 kilometers (category 2). Zitkova tops out at 587 m above sea level. It is located in Bzová, Zlínský kraj, Česko. The average gradient is 3.7% with a maximum of 13.3%. The climb has 251 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Zitkova from Bzová is a demanding climb: 6.7 km for 251 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 3.7%, which puts it in category 2. The profile is very uneven: the first two kilometers stay moderate, between 3 and 4%, then the real difficulty is concentrated between km 1.0 and km 3.0, with gradients of 9% to 11%, the steepest point coming between km 1.5 and km 2.0. Beyond km 3.0, the road becomes noticeably friendlier, with 1 to 3% sections up to km 5.0, then an almost flat to slightly downhill stretch to km 6.7.
Pacing advice:
1. Save something in the tank from the start The first kilometer at 4% is deceptive: ride at a controlled effort so you arrive fresh at the foot of the steepest section.
2. Cadence and position between km 1.0 and 3.0 On this stretch at 9% and above, pick a gear you can spin at a steady cadence, stay seated and keep your upper body still on the bars, avoiding jerky movements.
3. Recover and push on after km 3.0 Use the 1 to 3% gradients between km 3.0 and km 5.0 to catch your breath for a moment, then settle into a steady rhythm to finish the climb.
6.7 km • 251 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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