Jiezishi Yakou is a climb of 8.6 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 648 m above sea level. It is located in Changping, n/a, 中国. The average gradient is 5.2% with a maximum of 14%. The climb has 447 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 8.6 km with 447 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.2%, this Cat 1 climb is a long, sustained effort. The start is deceptive, as the sections KM 0.0-0.5 through KM 2.0-2.5 only sit at 2 to 4%, which lets you find your rhythm. The real pain starts between KM 2.5-3.0 and KM 4.0-4.5, then again between KM 5.0-5.5 and KM 6.0-6.5, with gradients of 6 to 7%. The finale, with 8% at KM 7.0-7.5 followed by 7% at KM 7.5-8.0, means you need to hold something back.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Don't go out too hard. Use the easier gradients of the first kilometres (KM 0.0-2.5) to settle into a steady cadence and save your legs for later.
2. Ride the 6-7% sections smart. Between KM 2.5-3.0 and KM 4.0-4.5, then between KM 5.0-5.5 and KM 6.0-6.5, stay in a gear you can turn over comfortably and keep a smooth cadence rather than mashing the pedals.
3. Recover on the flat before the final. The 2% section from KM 6.5-7.0 is a real chance to recover before the 8% wall at KM 7.0-7.5, which you need to tackle with fresh legs.
8.6 km • 447 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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