Trubianske sedlo is a climb of 7.5 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 572 m above sea level. It is located in Horná Ves, n/a, Slovensko. The average gradient is 3.3% with a maximum of 5.9%. The climb has 249 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Trubianske sedlo climb from Rudica is a Category 3 ascent covering 7.5 km for 249 m of elevation gain, for an average gradient of 3.3%. The start is punchy, with 4% between km 0.0 and 0.5, then 3% between km 0.5 and 1.0, before a more rolling section at 1% between km 1.0 and 2.0. The real test comes between km 4.5 and 7.5, where the gradient hovers between 5% and 6% with no real respite, gaining about 151 m of elevation.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom: don't go out too hard on that first kilometer at 4%, and use the 1% stretch between km 1.0 and 2.0 to recover and settle into a steady rhythm.
2. Handle the 5-6% section: from km 4.5 onwards, stay seated, keep a smooth cadence, and avoid sudden surges that will cost you energy.
3. Save something for the finish: drink and eat before km 4.5 so you still have legs left for the last three kilometers to the summit.
7.5 km • 249 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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