Qafë Shtamë is a climb of 17.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Qafë Shtamë tops out at 1,229 m above sea level. It is located in German, Shqipëria Veriore, Shqipëria. The average gradient is 7.1% with a maximum of 15.8%. The climb has 1220 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb has a very uneven profile. The real test is at the end, with gradients of 10% and 8% over the last two kilometres, after a fairly flat middle section (KM 6-14) at 1-3%. The start is moderate, but the second kilometre at 9% needs your attention right away.
Pacing tips:
1. Control your pace from KM2: Don't let the 9% ramp at the start get the better of you. Settle into a steady rhythm and save your legs for the hard finish.
2. Use the middle section to recover: The long stretch of easier gradients (KM 10-14 at 1-2%) is your chance to take on food and water and ease off the pedals a bit.
3. Save something for the wall: Keep some energy in the tank for the final kilometres (KM 15-17.3), the steepest part of the climb. Start upping your effort gradually from KM 14.
17.3 km • 1220 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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