Banneux is a climb of 4.1 kilometers (category 4). Banneux tops out at 278 m above sea level. It is located in Fraipont, Liège, België / Belgique / Belgien. The average gradient is 4.3% with a maximum of 8.1%. The climb has 177 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 4th category climb is moderately hard. The gradient is mostly steady at 4-5% over the first 3 km, with a short steeper section at 7% between 2.0 and 2.5 km. The climb eases off with a near-flat section (1%) between 3.0 and 3.5 km, giving you a breather before a slightly ramped-up finish (7% over the final 120m).
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Handle the spike: Be ready for the 7% section around the middle of the climb. Spin an easy gear there to avoid burning through your energy.
2. Make the most of the breather: Use the 1% section (between 3.0 and 3.5 km) to recover, keeping a steady cadence without pushing too hard, so you reach the finish with something left.
3. Steady pace: With a moderate average gradient, a consistent effort over the whole climb is the most efficient strategy.
4.1 km • 177 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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