Femes is a climb of 4.8 kilometers (category 2). Femes tops out at 358 m above sea level. It is located in Las Breñas, n/a, España. The average gradient is 6.4% with a maximum of 14.9%. The climb has 312 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 2 climb ramps up gradually. The first half (0-2.5 km) is fairly manageable, with gradients of 2 to 6%, and serves as a warm-up. Things get serious after the 3rd kilometre, where the gradient jumps to 7%, before peaking over the final kilometre and a half with two brutal sections at 13%.
How to manage your effort:
1. Pacing: Start easy on the first, flatter kilometres to save your legs. The real work comes at the end.
2. Planning for the finish: Keep an appropriate gear and some energy in reserve to tackle the 13% of the final 800 meters, which is where the climb is decided.
3. Managing your cadence: On the 13% sections, a high cadence can be hard to hold. Go for a lower gear to control your effort and avoid blowing up your legs.
4.8 km • 312 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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