Benkov is a climb of 4.4 kilometers (category 4). Benkov tops out at 477 m above sea level. It is located in Dlouhomilov, Střední Morava, Česko. The average gradient is 3.8% with a maximum of 6.7%. The climb has 165 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This category 4 climb gets harder gradually. The first two kilometres are moderate (average gradient of 2.5%), but things really ramp up after KM 3.0, with a section at 7% that is the toughest part of the climb. The gradient stays steady over the second half, with pitches between 5% and 7%.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pacing: Start easy and save your legs for the steeper sections near the top.
2. Prepare for KM 3.0: Get yourself mentally and physically ready for the 7% ramp, the peak of the climb's difficulty.
3. Hold a steady rhythm: Over the last 2 kilometres (5% gradients), find a gear that lets you keep a smooth, consistent cadence all the way to the summit.
4.4 km • 165 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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