Grob is a climb of 3.1 kilometers (category 4). The climb finishes at 429 m above sea level. It is located in Hrabovčík, Prešovský kraj, Slovensko. The average gradient is 5.1% with a maximum of 7.7%. The climb has 161 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Grob from Hrabovčík is a 3.1 km climb with 161 m of elevation gain, averaging 5.1%, which puts it in 4th category. The first two kilometres, at 4%, are where you find your rhythm, but the middle section, from km 1.0 to km 2.5, ramps up to 6% for over 1.5 km with no real respite. The final stretch, at 5% then 2%, is a false flat at the top that can make the difference.
Pacing tips:
1. Don't go out too hard. On the first kilometre at 4%, keep the effort controlled so you reach km 1.0 with enough left in the tank for the 6% section.
2. Settle into a steady cadence on the 6% section. Between km 1.0 and km 2.5, choose a gear you can turn over comfortably and keep a smooth cadence, staying seated if you can to save your legs.
3. Push on over the top. Between km 2.5 and km 3.0 at 5%, then over the last 100 metres at 2%, build your speed progressively so you finish strong without blowing up before the line.
3.1 km • 161 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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