Xiaoshuijing Yakou is a climb of 18.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 1,692 m above sea level. It is located in Lincang, 云南省, 中国. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 18.1%. The climb has 867 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 18.2 km, 867 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.8%, the 小水井丫口 from Mangbing is rated beyond category and demands serious endurance. The first km (0 to 1) hits you straight away with a 13% ramp, then the sections alternate between 1% and 7%, the hardest being km 9 to 10 at 7%. The most demanding stretch runs from km 14 to km 17, where the gradient stays between 3% and 5% over several consecutive km while the fatigue builds up.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Pace your start Don't go out too hard on the 13% ramp between km 0 and 1, and keep a steady rhythm to save your legs.
2. Recover on the descent Make the most of the downhill from km 3 to 4 (-5%) to soft-pedal, loosen up your legs, drink and eat.
3. Save something for the end Hold back energy for km 15 to 17 at 5%, where it's all about lasting power.
18.2 km • 867 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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