Charadra aaou is a climb of 6.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Charadra aaou tops out at 1,327 m above sea level. It is located in Elefthero, Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 7.3% with a maximum of 12.2%. The climb has 505 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 505 m of elevation gain over 6.9 km and an average gradient of 7.3%, the Charadra Aaou fully earns its HC rating. The main challenge comes between km 2.5 and 5.0, where sections at 9% follow one another with barely any let-up, the only respite being the 3.5-4.0 stretch at 4%. The difficulty starts right from km 1.0 with 9% over 1.0-1.5. The finale, more manageable between 5.5 and 6.9 km with gradients of 7%, 4% and then 2%, offers a last chance to attack.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace the start. The first kilometres, especially the 0.0-0.5 section at 5%, should be ridden within yourself so you arrive fresh at the 9% ramps.
2. Keep a steady cadence. In the km 4.0 to 5.0 block, at 9%, aim for a steady rhythm and an appropriate gear rather than costly surges.
3. Use the easier gradients. Use the 4% sections at km 3.5-4.0 and 6.0-6.5 to recover, drink, eat and prepare for the finale.
6.9 km • 505 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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