Święty Krzyż is a climb of 6.1 kilometers (category 3). Święty Krzyż tops out at 586 m above sea level. It is located in Huta Nowa, województwo świętokrzyskie, Polska. The average gradient is 4.4% with a maximum of 9.2%. The climb has 269 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 3 climb has two distinct parts. The first 2.5 km are very gentle (average gradient of 2%), followed by a much steeper 3 km section where the gradient ranges between 5% and 8%. The difficulty lies in that contrast, which demands a quick adjustment of your effort after a deceptive start.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing the first part: Resist the temptation to go too hard on the easy gradients at the start. Use this section to find a steady breathing rhythm and save your legs for later.
2. Anticipating the change in gradient: Around the 2.5 km mark, be ready to shift into an easier gear and adjust your effort to tackle the central section, the hardest part. That's where the climb really gets decided.
3. Holding a steady cadence on the 8% section: On the stretch from 5.0 to 5.5 km (8%), focus on a smooth, consistent cadence. The final section eases off (3%), giving you the chance to attack again if you've paced yourself well.
6.1 km • 269 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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