Laskowa is a climb of 0.8 kilometers (category 1). Laskowa tops out at 496 m above sea level. It is located in Laskowa, województwo małopolskie, Polska. The average gradient is 21.4% with a maximum of 18.6%. The climb has 174 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb is extremely steep and demanding. Over just 800 m, it averages 21%, with sections kicking up to 24%. The 174 m of elevation gain is packed into a very short distance, making it an intense, explosive effort, typical of a Category 1 climb.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Managing your gearing: Plan your start and get into the climb in a very easy gear to save your legs on gradients this brutal.
2. Keeping a high cadence: Spin a quick cadence to avoid overloading your legs straight away and to spread the cardiovascular effort more evenly.
3. Staying focused on the short term: Break the climb down mentally into four 200 m segments. Focus on one segment at a time to make the effort more manageable mentally.
0.8 km • 174 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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