Nam Tong Au is a climb of 3.0 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 118 m above sea level. It is located in Hong Kong, n/a, 中国. The average gradient is 6.5% with a maximum of 19.8%. The climb has 195 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 3 km climb, rated Cat 1, has 195 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 6.5%. The start is tough, with 8% over KM 0.0-0.5, followed by a nearly flat section over KM 0.5-1.0, then a -5% descent over KM 1.0-1.5 that breaks your rhythm. The real difficulty is concentrated in the finale, with 12% over KM 2.5-3.0 that gives you no respite before the line.
Pacing tips:
1. Hold back at the start. Keep your effort in check through the 8% of KM 0.0-0.5 so you still have something in the tank for the end of the climb.
2. Recover on the descent. Use the KM 1.0-1.5 section to spin out your legs and recover, then gradually build your cadence back up before the climb resumes.
3. Prepare for the finale. Shift to an easy gear before KM 2.5-3.0 at 12%, and keep a steady cadence, staying seated if your fitness allows it.
3.0 km • 195 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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