Mokpo Pass is a climb of 5.0 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 754 m above sea level. It is located in Kumgang, 강원도, 조선민주주의인민공화국. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 12.3%. The climb has 309 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With an average gradient of 6.1% over 5 km and 309 m of elevation gain, the Mokpo Pass is a demanding climb, rated Cat 1. The difficulty lies mostly in its consistency: outside the KM 1.5-2.0 section at 3%, the gradient stays between 6% and 9% for the entire climb. The 9% kicker between KM 1.0 and KM 1.5 is the hardest section, and the finish, with 8% between KM 3.0 and KM 3.5 then 7% between KM 4.0 and KM 4.5, grinds the legs over time.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Settle into a steady rhythm from the start. On the KM 0.0-0.5 section at 4%, take the time to find a stable tempo so you don't blow up before KM 1.0-1.5.
2. Save your legs for the 9% section. Between KM 1.0 and KM 1.5, shift to an easier gear, stay seated and focus on a smooth cadence rather than mashing the pedals.
3. Recover when the gradient eases. Use the 3% section at KM 1.5-2.0 to drink, fuel up and get your breathing back under control before tackling the second half of the climb.
5.0 km • 309 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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