Mainalon is a climb of 16.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Mainalon tops out at 1,623 m above sea level. It is located in Kápsas, Περιφέρεια Πελοποννήσου, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 5.9% with a maximum of 12.7%. The climb has 984 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Mainalon from Kápsas is a demanding climb, with 984 m of elevation gain over 16.7 km for an average gradient of 5.9%. The profile is deceptive: the first 4 km are rolling, between 2 and 4%, but the real effort sits from km 4 to km 10, with gradients of 7 to 9% holding for nearly six kilometres. The difficulty then stays sustained, between 5 and 7%, up to km 16, which demands disciplined pacing over the whole climb.
Pacing tips:
1. Save yourself at the bottom. From km 0 to 4, at 2-4%, ride at a steady, moderate pace so you arrive at the steepest section with something left in the tank.
2. Manage the 8-9% block. Between km 5 and km 9, stay in the saddle, keep a smooth cadence and avoid unnecessary surges.
3. Finish smart. From km 10 to km 16, at 5-7%, hold a steady rhythm, then save your last legs for the false flat from km 16 to 16.7.
16.7 km • 984 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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