Peña de Cristo is a climb of 5.2 kilometers (category 2). The climb finishes at 2,931 m above sea level. It is located in La Colorada, Boyacá, Colombia. The average gradient is 4.3% with a maximum of 15.4%. The climb has 225 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Peña de Cristo is a 5.2 km climb with 225 m of elevation gain, at an average gradient of 4.3%. The difficulty is concentrated in the first two kilometres, especially between km 1.0 and km 2.0, where the gradient ramps up to 9% and then 11%. Beyond km 2.0, the profile eases off noticeably (3% then 1%), with a short descent between km 3.0 and km 3.5. The final section, more rolling, only has stretches at 2% and 4%.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Pace your start The first 500 m at 7% shouldn't be ridden at full gas, or you'll pay dearly for the 11% section that follows.
2. Prepare for the key section from km 1.0 to km 2.0 Drop onto a small gear, stay seated if needed, and keep a steady cadence to save your legs.
3. Recover on the easier section Use the stretch from km 2.0 to km 3.0 and the descent from km 3.0 to km 3.5 to eat, drink and catch your breath before the false flat from km 3.5 to km 4.5.
5.2 km • 225 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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