Piedecusta is a climb of 6.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Piedecusta tops out at 1,596 m above sea level. It is located in Convención, Norte de Santander, Colombia. The average gradient is 8.0% with a maximum of 17.7%. The climb has 510 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 6.4 km for 510 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 8%, the Piedecusta climb is rated HC and demands careful pacing. The first 2.5 km, with gradients between 3% and 6%, let you find your rhythm. The real difficulty is concentrated between km 2.5 and km 5.5, where the gradient varies from 8% to 15%, with a peak at 15% between km 3.0 and 3.5. The 5.5-6.0 km section at 2% then offers a brief respite.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself from the start. On the first 2.5 km, at 3% or 4%, keep the effort moderate so you still have something in the tank for the steep part.
2. Prepare for the 15% ramp (km 3.0-3.5). Shift into an easier gear, spin smoothly and stay seated to save your legs.
3. Hold a steady rhythm between km 4.0 and 5.5. The gradient stays between 8% and 11% with no real let-up, so keep a steady cadence and recover fully on the 5.5-6.0 km section.
6.4 km • 510 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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