Malý Smrček is a climb of 3.1 kilometers (category 3). Malý Smrček tops out at 685 m above sea level. It is located in Čeladná, Moravskoslezsko, Česko. The average gradient is 5.8% with a maximum of 8.4%. The climb has 181 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty analysis: This 3rd category climb is moderately hard. The average gradient of 6% is pretty standard, but the distribution shows the main difficulty right at the start, with a section at 8% between 0.5 and 1.0 km. The rest of the climb is fairly steady, with gradients ranging between 5% and 7%.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Start controlled: Don't let the first kilometer, which is relatively gentle at 2%, lull you into going too hard. Be ready for the steep 8% ramp that comes right after and tackle it at a steady pace to avoid blowing up.
2. Find your rhythm: After the 8% spike, the gradient settles around 6-7%. Find a steady cadence you can hold over those 2 kilometers for the best possible effort management.
3. Save something for the finish: The last half kilometer at 5% is the least steep part. Use that slight easing to pick up the pace and finish strong if you've got the legs for it.
3.1 km • 181 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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