Zitkova is a climb of 2.8 kilometers (category 2). Zitkova tops out at 587 m above sea level. It is located in Drietoma, n/a, Slovensko. The average gradient is 8.1% with a maximum of 12.8%. The climb has 223 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 2.8 km at an average gradient of 8.1% and 223 m of elevation gain, this category 2 climb is tough and relentlessly steady. The crux comes between km 0.5 and km 2.0, where the gradient hits 10% over 1.5 consecutive km with no real respite. The gentler start (5% over the first 500 m) and the easier finish (6% between km 2.5 and km 2.8) bookend this central section, which will really hurt your legs.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace the start For the first 500 m at 5%, don't go out too hard so you still have fresh legs when the road kicks up to 10%.
2. Settle into a rhythm on the central section Between km 0.5 and km 2.0, stay in the saddle, pick a smooth gear and hold a steady cadence.
3. Push on the final section Between km 2.5 and km 2.8, the gradient eases back to 6%: use this more manageable stretch to recover a little, then attack towards the summit.
2.8 km • 223 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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