Shanzhu Ao is a climb of 6.4 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 493 m above sea level. It is located in Hezhou, 广西壮族自治区, 中国. The average gradient is 6.4% with a maximum of 16.2%. The climb has 407 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The 山猪坳 from Hexiangshi is a demanding climb over 6.4 km with 407 m of elevation gain, at an average gradient of 6.4%. The first few kilometers are deceptive, as the profile stays rolling, even dropping slightly, between km 0.5 and km 2.0. The real difficulty is concentrated between km 2.5 and km 4.5, with a peak of 12% between km 3.0 and km 3.5, followed by a sustained second half from km 5.0 to km 6.4, where the gradient hovers between 8% and 11%.
Tips for pacing your effort:
1. Recover on the easy sections. Make the most of the false flat and the descending stretches from km 0.5 to km 2.0 to find a steady rhythm and top up your reserves before the hard part.
2. Tame the 12% ramp. Tackle the km 3.0 to km 3.5 section seated, with a smooth cadence and a gear you can turn comfortably, without trying to attack up the slope.
3. Recharge before the finale. Use the short 3% stretch between km 4.5 and km 5.0 to drink, eat and get your breath back before facing the 11% from km 5.0 to km 5.5.
6.4 km • 407 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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