Songcun Ling is a climb of 2.9 kilometers (category 2). The climb finishes at 381 m above sea level. It is located in Kaihua, 浙江省, 中国. The average gradient is 5.1% with a maximum of 15.9%. The climb has 151 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 2 climb covers 2.9 km at an average gradient of 5.1%, making it a demanding but steady ascent for most of its length. The KM 0.0-0.5 and KM 1.5-2.0 sections, both at 5%, require a sustained effort. The difficulty peaks on KM 2.5-2.9 at 10%, the hardest part of the climb, which comes right at the end. The KM 0.5-1.0 and KM 1.0-1.5 sections at 3%, along with KM 2.0-2.5 at 2%, give you real recovery time.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom. On KM 0.0-0.5 at 5%, don't go out too hard. Settle into a steady rhythm and save some energy for what's coming.
2. Make the most of the flat sections. KM 2.0-2.5, at only 2%, is your chance to recover, drink and eat before tackling the final part.
3. Tackle the final ramp smartly. On KM 2.5-2.9 at 10%, shift into an easier gear, stay seated and keep a smooth cadence so you don't blow up.
2.9 km • 151 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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