Joao Paranhos da Rocha is a climb of 3.6 kilometers (category 2). Joao Paranhos da Rocha tops out at 750 m above sea level. It is located in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 14.8%. The climb has 202 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb has a very uneven profile. The difficulty is concentrated in three steep sections: a brutal start at 11%, followed by two 8% stretches in the middle of the route. The kilometres 0.5 to 1.5 (gradients of 1% and 3%) give you a crucial breather to recover before the tougher second half.
Pacing tips:
1. Handling the start: Don't blow up in the first 500 metres at 11%. Keep a supple gear to get over that opening ramp without burning through your reserves.
2. Making the most of the easier sections: Use the flatter stretches (KM 1.0-1.5 and KM 3.0-3.5) to recover actively, easing off the effort slightly while keeping a steady rhythm.
3. Preparing for the surges: The central section (KM 1.5-2.5), with its 8% gradient held over consecutive kilometres, is the longest test on the climb. Tackle it with your legs still fresh.
3.6 km • 202 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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