Jigong Tou is a climb of 6.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 423 m above sea level. It is located in Futian, 广东省, 中国. The average gradient is 9.3% with a maximum of 10.5%. The climb has 604 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 6.5 km at 604 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 9.3%, the climb of 鸡公头 is a true HC climb. The first three kilometers are almost rolling, between -1% and 2%, but the second half changes completely. After a descent from 4.0 to 5.5 km, the gradient ramps back up to 16% and then hits 36% over the final kilometer, with a 25% section between 3.5 and 4.0 km.
Pacing tips:
1. Ease into it For the first 3 kilometers, spin a steady cadence and save your legs for what's coming.
2. Save something for the finish Don't go too hard before the 3.0 km mark, because the 15% and then 25% ramps come up very quickly.
3. Recover on the descent Use the downhill section from 4.0 to 5.5 km to catch your breath, then shift into a light gear to tackle the final kilometer at 36%.
6.5 km • 604 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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