Mount Tabac Viewpoint is a climb of 6.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Mount Tabac Viewpoint tops out at 478 m above sea level. It is located in Canaries, Canaries, Saint Lucia. The average gradient is 8.8% with a maximum of 15.8%. The climb has 530 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 6 km climb averages 8.8% over 530 m of elevation gain. It's rated HC and demands a sustained effort from bottom to top. The first two km, at 10% to 12%, set a demanding pace right from the gun. The crux comes between km 4.0 and 4.5 at 17%, followed by 12% from km 4.5 to 5.0. The section from km 5.0 to 5.5, at 1%, gives you a short recovery before the final 6% km.
Pacing tips:
1. Control the start: Don't go too hard through the opening 10% and 12% km, and settle into a steady cadence from the get-go.
2. Prepare for the 17% ramp: Shift to an easier gear before km 4.0, then stay seated to keep your cadence steady through the steepest part.
3. Use the flat: Make the most of the 1% section from km 5.0 to 5.5 to recover, fuel up and get your position back before the final 6%.
6.0 km • 530 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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