Cuesta Codochea is a climb of 3.0 kilometers (category 3). Cuesta Codochea tops out at 4,336 m above sea level. It is located in Copiapó, Región de Atacama, Chile. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 14.5%. The climb has 169 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 3 km climb averages a 5.6% gradient over 169 m of elevation gain, which makes it a Category 3 climb. The hard part comes in the first half: 6% for the first 500 metres, then 8% between km 0.5 and km 1.0, before the gradient eases off gradually. The last two kilometres, at 4% and then 2%, give you a breather to finish strong. It's a demanding effort, but accessible to any regular cyclist.
Tips for the effort:
1. Control the start. In the first 500 metres at 6%, don't go out attacking. Start at an effort you can sustain so you have something left for the 8% section.
2. Manage the 8% section. Between km 0.5 and km 1.0, stay seated, keep a smooth cadence around 70 to 80 rpm, and avoid jerking on the pedals.
3. Push on the final section. Between km 2.0 and km 3.0, where the gradient drops to 4% and then 2%, gradually raise your pace to make up for lost time and finish strong.
3.0 km • 169 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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