Horní Orlice is a climb of 4.1 kilometers (category 3). Horní Orlice tops out at 763 m above sea level. It is located in Malá Morava, Střední Morava, Česko. The average gradient is 5.4% with a maximum of 7.4%. The climb has 223 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This category 3 climb is moderately hard. The gradient is fairly consistent, with a steeper opening section (6-7% over the first 2 km) followed by a more manageable finish (4% over the last km). The effort builds steadily without any sudden change of rhythm.
Pacing tips:
1. Start easy: Resist the urge to go too hard on the 7% ramps so you save your legs for the long haul.
2. Steady rhythm: Find a gear you can hold with a good cadence on the 6% sections, which make up the bulk of the climb.
3. Final kick: Use the easier 4% gradient over the last 500 meters to accelerate and finish strong if you've got something left.
4.1 km • 223 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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