Luis Martins Soares is a climb of 6.4 kilometers (category 1). Luis Martins Soares tops out at 873 m above sea level. It is located in Furquim, Minas Gerais, Brasil. The average gradient is 4.9% with a maximum of 14.4%. The climb has 312 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 1 climb has an uneven profile. The crux is its three steep sections at 8% (km 2.5-3.0, km 5.5-6.0) and 7% (right at the start and km 3.5-4.0), separated by gentler stretches. The final kilometre (6%) is tough after 6 km of effort.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself from the first kilometre so you don't blow up on the opening 7% ramp, which is immediately followed by a short descent.
2. Anticipate the three "walls" (around 2.5, 3.5 and 5.5 km): ease off slightly in the flat sections before them so you hit them fresh.
3. Save some legs for the finale: the gradient ramps up to 8% after 5.5 km, so don't overcook it on the false flats (km 4.0-5.5).
6.4 km • 312 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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