Priehyba is a climb of 8.1 kilometers (category 2). The climb finishes at 763 m above sea level. It is located in Horný Tisovník, Banskobystrický kraj, Slovensko. The average gradient is 4.4% with a maximum of 13%. The climb has 355 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Priehyba splits into two clearly different halves: the first 5 kilometres, with gradients between 1% and 4%, then a much harder second half. Over 8.1 km and 355 m of elevation gain, the 4.4% average gradient looks moderate, but the finale is where it bites, with 8%, 11% and then 9% between km 6.0 and 7.5. The KM 6.5-7.0 section at 11% is the toughest part of the climb, and this Cat 2 pass is really about pacing: you need to arrive at the decisive section with something left in the tank.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Keep a steady rhythm from the start: On the opening kilometres at 1-4%, don't go out too hard. Find a constant rhythm and save your legs for later.
2. Prepare for the 11% section: Shift into an easy enough gear by KM 6.0-6.5 so you can keep a smooth cadence before KM 6.5-7.0.
3. Hold on to the summit: In KM 7.5-8.0 the gradient eases back to 4%, so keep pushing steadily and stay focused all the way to the line.
8.1 km • 355 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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