El Aquilon is a climb of 23.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). El Aquilon tops out at 2,728 m above sea level. It is located in Juntas De Uramita, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 10.7% with a maximum of 20.8%. The climb has 2488 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb is extremely demanding because of its total elevation gain of nearly 2500m over a relatively short distance, which translates into a brutal average gradient of 10.7%. The difficulty is compounded by steep sections, notably at km 8-9 (10%), 17-18 (9%) and 21-22 (8%), which demand serious effort. The almost flat km 19-20 offers a brief respite but can break your rhythm.
Pacing tips:
1. Manage your pace section by section: Anticipate the 9-10% stretches and ease your power slightly to avoid blowing up. Use the 5-6% sections to recover while keeping a steady effort.
2. Keep a steady cadence: On a climb with such a high average gradient, run a gear that lets you hold a smooth cadence (around 70-80 rpm) and save your legs.
3. Don't overreact on the flat: On the km 19-20 flat, resist the urge to attack. Keep a moderate effort so you hit the final steep section (km 21-22) with fresh legs.
23.3 km • 2488 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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