Moni Megalo Sipleo is a climb of 8.4 kilometers (category 1). Moni Megalo Sipleo tops out at 1,018 m above sea level. It is located in Kalavryta, Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Ελλάδας, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 11.7%. The climb has 401 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The Moni Megalo Sipleo is an 8.4 km climb with 401 m of elevation gain, at an average gradient of 4.8%, which earns it a Category 1 classification. The opening is the hardest part: the sections from KM 0.0 to KM 2.0 average 8% to 9%, with the steepest stretch at KM 1.5-2.0 at 9%. Between KM 4.5 and KM 7.0, the road becomes almost flat, with gradients between -2% and 1%, before a final push from KM 7.0 to KM 8.0 at 7% that requires saving something for the finish.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Control the start In the first few kilometers at 8%, don't go out too hard. Settle into a steady rhythm, because most of the effort is determined by how you manage the full distance.
2. Recover on the flat Use the KM 4.5 to KM 7.0 section, where the gradient is almost zero, to drink, eat, and get your breath back before the last part of the climb.
3. Manage the final section For KM 7.0 to KM 8.0 at 7%, choose a suitable gear so you can keep a smooth cadence and finish without blowing up.
8.4 km • 401 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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