Stoepert is a climb of 1.1 kilometers (category 4). The climb finishes at 134 m above sea level. It is located in Houthem, Limburg, Nederland. The average gradient is 5.2% with a maximum of 11.8%. The climb has 56 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 1.1 km for 56 meters of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.2%, the Stoepert is a short but real climb, rated Category 4. The effort starts gently at 4% over the first 200 meters, then ramps up to 7% between km 0.2 and 0.4 and stays honest at 6% between km 0.4 and 0.6. The sticking point comes between km 0.6 and 0.8, where the gradient hits 9% over 204 meters, before an almost rolling final section at 1%.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace the start: don't go out too hard over the first 200 meters at 4%, because it's tempting to start too fast and pay for it in the steepest part.
2. Prepare for the 9% section: shift into an easier gear as soon as you hit km 0.6, keep a smooth, steady cadence, and stay seated to save energy.
3. Ramp up the pace on the finish: use the km 0.8 to km 1.0 stretch, at just 1%, to recover a little and gradually pick up the pace all the way to the summit.
1.1 km • 56 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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