Zhongshan Yakou is a climb of 1.9 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 1,927 m above sea level. It is located in Kunming, 云南省, 中国. The average gradient is 11.9% with a maximum of 17.6%. The climb has 224 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Zhongshan Pass (中山垭口) climbs 1.9 km for 224 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 11.9%, which puts it in Category 1. The profile is uneven: after a start at 10% between 0.0 and 0.2 km, the hardest stretches come between 0.4 and 0.6 km (24%) and then between 1.0 and 1.2 km (18%). The only breather, at 1% between 0.2 and 0.4 km, is brief, and most of the sections that follow hover between 9% and 13%, so you need to manage your effort steadily throughout.
Pacing tips:
1. Hold a steady pace from the bottom: don't get carried away by the 10% of the first 200 metres, or you'll arrive at the 24% section between 0.4 and 0.6 km with nothing left in the tank.
2. Make the most of the flat bit from 0.2 to 0.4 km: this 1% section is your chance to recover, drink, and get your head ready before the steepest part.
3. Adjust your gearing between 1.0 and 1.2 km: go for an easy gear and a high cadence, and stay seated if you can, to keep traction without burning out your legs.
1.9 km • 224 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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