El Alto De Cisneros La Quiebra is a climb of 7.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 1,557 m above sea level. It is located in Cisneros, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 8.5% with a maximum of 17.2%. The climb has 594 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 7 km of climbing, 594 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 8.5%, El Alto de Cisneros La Quiebra is a HC climb and a serious test. The difficulty lies mainly in its consistency: most of the kilometers sit between 5% and 9%, with no real respite. The stretch from km 4.5 to km 5.0, at 12%, is the hardest section and can blow up the legs of underprepared riders.
Pacing tips:
1. Hold back at the start The first 500 meters at 8% (km 0.0-0.5) will tempt you to go out too hard, so save something for later.
2. Recover on the easier sections Use the 4% stretch (km 3.0-3.5) and the 3% stretch (km 5.0-5.5) to get your breathing back and recover some strength.
3. Tackle the 12% ramp with a steady rhythm Before km 4.5-5.0, shift into a low enough gear and avoid surges so you have something left for the final 5% section (km 6.5-7.0).
Riders who have climbed the Alto de Cisneros, also known as La Quiebra, have left few words, but they all point the same way: it's an interesting place to check out.
One rider simply says it's an interesting spot to know about. Another is very positive, with a thumbs-up. The last one sums it up in a single word: beautiful.
None of these comments say anything about the gradient, the road surface, the traffic or the scenery. To find out more, you'll have to ride it and see for yourself.
7.0 km • 594 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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