Przełęcz pod Ostrą is a climb of 9.2 kilometers (category 3). Przełęcz pod Ostrą tops out at 808 m above sea level. It is located in Jastrzębie, województwo małopolskie, Polska. The average gradient is 3.4% with a maximum of 11%. The climb has 310 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 9.2 km for 310 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 3.4%, the Przełęcz pod Ostrą is rated Category 3. Between km 0.0 and 5.0, gradients stay between 2% and 3%, so you can find a steady rhythm. The hard part comes later: 4% between 5.0 and 5.5, 5% between 5.5 and 6.0, then 10% between 7.5 and 8.0, followed by 6% up to km 9.0. The last section (9.0-9.2) dips slightly at -2%, with no real chance to recover before the summit.
Tips for pacing the climb:
1. Don't start too fast. On the first 5 km at 2-3%, ride at a moderate effort so you have something left for the second half of the col.
2. Get ready for the 10% section. Between km 7.5 and 8.0, shift to a lighter gear, stay in the saddle and focus on a smooth cadence.
3. Hold your rhythm to the top. Between km 8.0 and 9.0 at 6%, keep a steady power output and don't let up, because the short final stretch won't give you any recovery.
9.2 km • 310 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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