Křižanské sedlo is a climb of 5.7 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 577 m above sea level. It is located in Kryštofovo Údolí, Liberecký kraj, Česko. The average gradient is 4.5% with a maximum of 9.5%. The climb has 258 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 5.7 km for 258 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.5%, the Křižanské sedlo climb rates as a Category 3 with a progressive profile. The first 2.5 km, between 2% and 3%, let you ease into it. The real pain is between km 4.0 and km 5.5, where the gradient hits 8% to 9% for 1.5 km. That's the section that will make or break your pacing.
Pacing tips:
1. Save your legs at the bottom. On the 2% to 3% slopes from km 0.0 to km 2.5, spin a steady rhythm and don't go trying to attack.
2. Prepare for the ramp up between km 2.5 and km 4.0. The 4% to 5% gradients call for shifting progressively into an easier gear so you still have fresh legs when you hit the 8% section.
3. Get through the steep stretch from km 4.0 to km 5.5. Stay seated, keep a smooth, consistent cadence, and don't let the 9% pitch from km 4.5 to km 5.0 get into your head.
5.7 km • 258 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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