Chike-Taman is a climb of 12.8 kilometers (category 1). Chike-Taman tops out at 1,271 m above sea level. It is located in Kupchegen, Республика Алтай, Россия. The average gradient is 3.7% with a maximum of 13.4%. The climb has 474 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 12.8 km for 474 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 3.7%, the Chike-Taman from Kupchegen is a steady climb rather than a col with extreme gradients. The KM 0.0-1.0 at 5% kicks off the ascent, then the KM 1.0-2.0 at 1% and KM 6.0-7.0 at 0% give you some breathers. The real difficulty is concentrated in the final section, with KM 9.0-10.0 at 9%, followed by KM 11.0-12.0 and KM 12.0-12.8 at 7%. The Category 1 rating comes mostly from the total length of the climb and that demanding finish.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Don't go out too hard Ease into the KM 0.0-1.0 at 5% so you still have something in the tank for the rest of the climb.
2. Recover on the flatter sections Use the KM 6.0-7.0 at 0% and the KM 1.0-2.0 at 1% to settle into a smooth cadence and get your breath back.
3. Save something for the finish Keep some energy for the KM 9.0-10.0 at 9%, stay seated if you can, and hold a steady cadence all the way to the summit.
12.8 km • 474 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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