Tvrdkov is a climb of 10.4 kilometers (category 3). Tvrdkov tops out at 630 m above sea level. It is located in Dlouhá Loučka, Olomoucký kraj, Česko. The average gradient is 3.6% with a maximum of 6.8%. The climb has 379 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 10.4 km, 379 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 3.6%, the Tvrdkov from Dlouhá Loučka is rated Category 3: a climb that's within reach, but one that demands disciplined pacing. The real test is the first part, where km 0 to 4 sit between 5 and 6%, with a peak of 6% between km 1 and km 2. The profile then alternates between easier, rolling sections at 2% (km 5-6 and km 8-9) and short ramps at 4% (km 6-8), before a final stretch at 1% and a brief descent (km 10-10.4).
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Don't go out too hard. The first four kilometres at 5-6% need to be ridden at a controlled effort, because they'll burn through the energy you need for the rest of the climb.
2. Recover on the flatter sections. Use the 2% stretches (km 5-6 and km 8-9) to ease off the pedals a little and get your breath back.
3. Save something for the finish. Between km 6 and km 8 at 4%, keep a steady cadence and hold your last reserves for km 9-10 at 1%, where an acceleration will pay off.
10.4 km • 379 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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