Svoboda is a climb of 17.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Svoboda tops out at 1,821 m above sea level. It is located in Davidkovo, Смолян, България. The average gradient is 5.7% with a maximum of 11.3%. The climb has 977 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: The Svoboda pass from Lesiche is a hors catégorie climb of 17.2 km, with 977 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.7%. Its main difficulty lies in its consistency: from km 0 to km 15, the gradient stays almost constantly between 5 and 8%, with only one easier stretch at 3% between km 12 and km 13. The final part of the climb, from km 16 to km 17.2, is practically flat at 1%, which leaves you one last chance to attack.
Pacing tips:
1. Set a steady effort from the start From km 0 to 1 at 7%, keep a steady cadence and intensity so you reach km 3 to 4, where the gradient ramps up to 8%, with something left in the tank.
2. Make the most of the 3% section between km 12 and 13 This stretch is the only real breather: use it to drink, eat, and pick up your cadence without burning too much energy.
3. Save your legs for km 14 to 15 This 8% section comes just as fatigue is building up, so keep a manageable gear and control your breathing before enjoying the false flat from km 15 to 16 at 3%.
17.2 km • 977 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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