Sandy Bay Gap is a climb of 1.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 106 m above sea level. It is located in Hong Kong, n/a, 中国. The average gradient is 11.8% with a maximum of 9.1%. The climb has 220 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Sandy Bay Gap is a 1.9 km HC climb with 220 m of elevation gain, averaging 11.8%. The real pain is concentrated in the first third, with 15% from KM 0.0-0.2, then 22% from KM 0.4-0.6, the steepest section on the route. The rest alternates between rolling stretches, like KM 0.2-0.4 at 3% or KM 1.0-1.2 at 3%, and firmer ramps, like KM 1.2-1.4 at 8%. Short, but it doesn't let up.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace your start Take KM 0.0-0.2 at 15% without going out too hard, so you still have something left for the 22% section at KM 0.4-0.6.
2. Recover on the easier sections Use KM 0.2-0.4 at 3% and KM 1.0-1.2 at 3% to loosen up your legs and find a smooth cadence.
3. Manage the final part Stay seated and keep a gear that suits you on KM 1.2-1.4 at 8%, then use the descent from KM 1.4-1.6 to catch your breath before KM 1.6-1.8 at 2%.
1.9 km • 220 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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