San Francisco is a climb of 14.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). San Francisco tops out at 2,261 m above sea level. It is located in El Hatillo, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 7.7% with a maximum of 16.2%. The climb has 1148 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: A hors catégorie climb that demands respect, with its length (14.8 km) and significant elevation gain (1148 m). The average gradient of 7.7% is steep, and three key sections at 9% (KM 4-5 and KM 8-9) are the toughest parts of the climb and call for disciplined effort management.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself: The first two kilometres (2% and 4%) are relatively easy. Use them to settle into a steady rhythm without going too hard, ahead of the 8-9% sections.
2. Anticipate the steep bits: The 9% stretches at km 4-5 and km 8-9 are decisive. Ease off your pace slightly as you approach them so you reach them with something left in the tank.
3. Keep a steady cadence: Most of the climb (10 km) sits between 5% and 7%. Find a cadence you can hold on that gradient range to keep a consistent progression.
14.8 km • 1148 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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