Cishu Yakou is a climb of 12.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 1,820 m above sea level. It is located in Lincang, 云南省, 中国. The average gradient is 7.1% with a maximum of 12.1%. The climb has 890 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The 刺树丫口 climb from Nangsan is an HC ascent covering 12.6 km with 890 m of elevation gain, at an average gradient of 7.1%. Its difficulty lies mostly in the consistency of the effort: almost every kilometre sits between 5% and 8% with no real respite. The toughest sections are the 4.0-5.0 stretch at 8% and the final 12.0-12.6 at 8%, both of which come when the legs are already cooked.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace the start: The first kilometres (0.0-1.0 at 6%) tempt you to go out too hard, but you need to save something for what comes next.
2. Recover when the gradient eases: Make the most of the 5.0-6.0 section, the gentlest at 5%, to catch your breath and drink without losing rhythm.
3. Save something for the final push: Tackle the last 12.0-12.6 at 8% with a smooth cadence, using an appropriate gear and staying seated if needed.
12.6 km • 890 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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