Chorepa is a climb of 4.3 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 543 m above sea level. It is located in Kokava nad Rimavicou, Banskobystrický kraj, Slovensko. The average gradient is 4.6% with a maximum of 7.5%. The climb has 197 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: Chorepa is a 4.3 km climb with 197 m of elevation gain, averaging 4.6%, which makes it an accessible but demanding col. The difficulty lies mainly in its consistency: between km 0.5 and km 4.0, the gradient bounces between 4% and 6% with no real respite. The 1.5-2.0 km, 2.0-2.5 km and 3.0-3.5 km sections, at 6%, are the toughest stretches. Only the 4.0-4.3 km section, at 2%, gives you a real breather before the finish.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Don't go out too hard. Use the first section (0.0-0.5 km, 3%) to find a steady rhythm, without burning matches on a fast start.
2. Ride the middle section at a steady cadence. On the 5-6% stretches (from km 0.5 to km 4.0), pick a gear you can hold for a long time and keep your breathing even, rather than surging and grinding in spurts.
3. Save something for the 4.0-4.3 km section. The 2% stretch lets you recover a bit, then you can empty the tank and finish strong over the top.
The testimonials about Chorepa mostly talk about the setting. Several riders find the scenery stunning and say the place is well worth the detour.
One cyclist sees the climb as a good starting point for a hike up to the Slopovo viewpoint, with other options for rides in the surrounding area.
Many of the testimonials are very short: "nice spot", "beautiful nature", "it's pretty". Nobody describes the road, the gradient or the traffic in any detail.
One of the testimonials refers to a quick stop on the road, made by car, not a climb on the bike.
4.3 km • 197 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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