Dalongdong Yakou is a climb of 16.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 2,360 m above sea level. It is located in Kunming, 云南省, 中国. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 16.8%. The climb has 774 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This HC climb covers 16.2 km for 774 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 4.8%. The start is punchy, with 8% over the first kilometre, then 6% and 7% up to the 3rd kilometre. Between the 3rd and 12th kilometres, the profile alternates flat sections, false flats and two short descents, before a much harder finish: 6%, 9%, 10% then 8% between the 12th and 16th kilometres.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Don't go out too hard In the first three kilometres at 8%, 6% and 7%, dial back your effort so you still have fresh legs when you reach the base of the final ramps.
2. Recover between the 6th and 12th kilometres Use the 1 to 3% gradients to find a steady cadence again and top up your reserves before the steepest section.
3. Handle the final at 9-10% Between the 13th and 15th kilometres, shift to an easy gear, stay seated and keep a steady cadence until the final descent at -10% that leads to the col.
16.2 km • 774 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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