Tai Tam Gap is a climb of 2.5 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 161 m above sea level. It is located in Hong Kong, n/a, 中国. The average gradient is 8.4% with a maximum of 18.1%. The climb has 209 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 2.5 km, this col is short but demanding. The gradient builds gradually: the first 500 metres sit at 3%, then it ramps up to 6% over km 0.5-1.0 and 7% over km 1.0-1.5. The km 1.5-2.0 section, at 9%, is the toughest part, followed by a brief respite at 5% over km 2.0-2.5. This is a Category 1 climb that's won more on pacing than on raw speed.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace your early efforts. Don't go out too hard on the km 0.0-0.5 section at 3%. Use it to settle into a steady rhythm and save something for later.
2. Prepare for the 9% section. Shift to an easier gear before km 1.5-2.0 and keep a smooth, steady cadence, staying seated if the gradient allows.
3. Save something for the finish. On the km 2.0-2.5 section at 5%, don't blow up too early. Use the gentler gradient to gradually ramp up your pace all the way to the top.
2.5 km • 209 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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