Almirante Paulo Meira is a climb of 11.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Almirante Paulo Meira tops out at 1,271 m above sea level. It is located in Cascatinha, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. The average gradient is 5.4% with a maximum of 20%. The climb has 613 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 11.3 km climb has a two-part profile. The first half (km 0-5) is moderate (average gradient of 2-3%), more of a warm-up. Things get serious after that, with a steep 6% section (km 5-7), a short breather at 0% (km 7-8), then a very tough finish with gradients of 9%, 13% and 11% over the last three kilometres. The final is particularly selective.
Pacing tips:
1. Save something for the finale: Use the first 7 km, especially the flatter sections, to find an economical rhythm without going into the red. The main effort should be reserved for the last 4 km.
2. Plan for the change of rhythm: The almost flat section at km 7-8 is a chance to recover actively. Take advantage of it to refuel and mentally and physically prepare for the steep ramps that follow.
3. Handling the finish out of the saddle: On the 13% ramps, be ready to get out of the saddle to spread the effort across different muscle groups and avoid overloading your legs, while keeping a cadence that's still manageable.
11.3 km • 613 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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