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Hlinka from Glinka: what you need to know

Everything about cycling up Hlinka from Glinka

Hlinka is a climb of 3.4 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 841 m above sea level. It is located in Glinka, województwo śląskie, Polska. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 10.7%. The climb has 190 meters of elevation gain.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile

Climb statistics

category 3
Difficulty score: 118 (Moderate)
Finish altitude
841 m
Distance
3.4 km
Avg. gradient
5.6 %
Max gradient
10.7 %
Elevation gain
190 m
Steepest section: 10.7% (km 2.9)
Tips

Difficulty breakdown: The Hlinka climb from Glinka is 3.4 km long with 190 m of elevation gain, averaging 5.6% and rated Category 3. The first few kilometres, between 4% and 5%, are fairly steady and give you a chance to find your rhythm. The real challenge comes in the km 2.5-3.0 section at 10%, followed by a 7% stretch all the way to the top, which makes the final part of the climb the hardest.

Tips for pacing your effort:

1. Manage the start On the km 0.0-2.0 section at 4% and 5%, keep a steady effort and don't go out too hard so you have something left for later.

2. Prepare for the 10% ramp On the km 2.5-3.0 section, pick a gear that's easy enough, stay seated if you can, and keep a smooth, steady cadence.

3. Finish strong On the km 3.0-3.4 section at 7%, build the pace gradually and save some in the tank to hold your speed all the way to the finish line.

Estimated times

3.4 km • 190 m D+

Leisure 33min
6.2 km/h 350 m/h
Regular 21min
9.8 km/h 550 m/h
Trained 15min
13.7 km/h 800 m/h
Climber 11min
18.7 km/h 1100 m/h
Pro 7min
29.3 km/h 1600 m/h

VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain

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