Los Manos is a climb of 8.0 kilometers (category 1). Los Manos tops out at 1,201 m above sea level. It is located in El Paraíso, El Paraíso, Honduras. The average gradient is 5.0% with a maximum of 15%. The climb has 403 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 8 km for 403 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5%, Los Manos from Santa Isabel is a demanding but steady Category 1 climb. The real difficulty is concentrated in the second half, between km 4.0 and km 5.0 at 8% then 9%, and again between km 7.0 and km 7.5 at 9%. The rolling sections from km 0.5 to 2.0 and the descent from km 2.5 to 3.5 give you a bit of breathing room, but they don't make up for the length of the final push.
Pacing tips:
1. Don't go out too hard. The first 500 metres at 7% (km 0.0-0.5) will try to burn your matches, so settle into a moderate effort right from the bottom.
2. Recover on the rolling stretches. Use km 0.5-2.0 and the descent from km 2.5-3.5 to top up your water and energy before the run of 8% and 9% ramps.
3. Manage the final with consistency. Between km 4.0 and km 5.0, then between km 7.0 and km 7.5, keep a smooth, steady cadence and avoid surges that drain your legs.
8.0 km • 403 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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