Polomy is a climb of 12.2 kilometers (category 3). Polomy tops out at 688 m above sea level. It is located in Krásné Loučky, Moravskoslezsko, Česko. The average gradient is 2.7% with a maximum of 6.9%. The climb has 328 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 3 climb is long (12.2 km) but has a moderate average gradient of 2.7%. The difficulty lies in its structure: the first 9 km are very steady (1% to 3%), followed by a tougher final section from km 9 to 12 at a constant 5%.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pacing the first part: The easy gradient at the start (≤3%) tempts you to go hard, but it's crucial to stay below your threshold and save your legs for the finale.
2. Anticipating the change of pace at km 9: The gradient ramps up to 5%. Get ready mentally and physically for the increase by selecting a suitable gear and adjusting your cadence before you hit this section.
3. Holding a steady effort over the last 3 km: The 5% gradient is uniform. Find a steady, sustainable rhythm to avoid surging and surges and finish the climb strong.
12.2 km • 328 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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