Slingerberg is a climb of 1.3 kilometers (category 4). The climb finishes at 107 m above sea level. It is located in Geulle aan de Maas, Limburg, Nederland. The average gradient is 5.0% with a maximum of 8.1%. The climb has 66 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The Slingerberg is a short climb: 1.3 km at an average gradient of 5% for 66 m of elevation gain, which puts it in Category 4. The hardest part is between KM 0.4-0.6 (6%) and KM 0.8-1.0 (7%), which make up the steepest section of the col. The finish, between KM 1.0-1.2 (2%) and KM 1.2-1.3 (1%), is almost flat and gives you a chance to pick up the pace.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Pace the start. In the KM 0.0-0.2 section at 5%, don't go out too hard so you have something left for later.
2. Prepare for the steep sections. In KM 0.6-0.8 and KM 0.8-1.0 (7%), pick a gear you can handle and keep a steady cadence rather than surging.
3. Go for it on the final stretch. Once you reach KM 1.0-1.2, where the gradient drops to 2%, pick up the pace and power to the top.
1.3 km • 66 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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