Chisec is a climb of 2.8 kilometers (category 2). Chisec tops out at 524 m above sea level. It is located in Cobán, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. The average gradient is 6.6% with a maximum of 12.3%. The climb has 183 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 2 climb covers 2.8 km with 183 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6.6%, making it a demanding but short ascent. The hardest section is between KM 1.0-1.5 at 11%, where much of the effort is concentrated. KM 1.5-2.0 and KM 2.0-2.5 at 8% keep the pressure on, while KM 2.5-2.8 at 0% offers a welcome breather before the finish.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself from the start. On KM 0.0-0.5 at 5%, settle into a steady rhythm so you still have something in the tank before the 11% section.
2. Prepare for KM 1.0-1.5. Shift onto an easier gear before the 11% stretch, spin a smooth cadence and stay seated to save your legs.
3. Make the most of the flat at the top. On KM 2.5-2.8 at 0%, recover for a few seconds, get the legs turning again and set up your finishing sprint.
2.8 km • 183 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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