Yangyu Shan is a climb of 3.5 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 2,207 m above sea level. It is located in Kunming, 云南省, 中国. The average gradient is 8.1% with a maximum of 17%. The climb has 286 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: Yangyu Shan from Meitanqing is a demanding climb: 3.5 km for 286 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 8.1%, which earns it a 1st category classification. The first kilometres are the hardest: the 0.0-0.5 km section at 9% and then 0.5-1.0 km at 8% demand a strong pace right from the start. The KM 1.0-1.5 section at 17% is the crux of the climb, followed by 12% between KM 1.5 and 2.0. Beyond KM 2.0, the gradient eases considerably, dropping to 1% on the final section.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the start. Don't go too hard on the first kilometres at 8-9%, so you have something left for the 17% ramp.
2. Prepare for the 17% section (KM 1.0-1.5). Shift onto a small gear early enough, stay in the saddle if you can, and focus on a steady cadence rather than mashing the pedals.
3. Use the end of the climb to recover. The 4% sections (KM 2.0-3.0) and then 1% (KM 3.0-3.5) are your chance to catch your breath, refuel and build up the effort again for the summit.
3.5 km • 286 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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