Dušná is a climb of 4.0 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 663 m above sea level. It is located in Malá Bystřice, Zlínský kraj, Česko. The average gradient is 5.7% with a maximum of 8.4%. The climb has 224 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 4 km at an average gradient of 5.7% for 224 m of elevation gain, the Dušná is a steady Category 3 climb, with no truly extreme sections. The start is gradual at 3% from KM 0.0-0.5, before KM 0.5-1.0 kicks off the effort at 7%. The rest of the climb hovers between 5% and 6%, then KM 3.5-4.0 brings one last 7% ramp to the finish, so the real challenge here is the consistency.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace yourself from KM 0.0-0.5. Use the initial 3% to find a steady rhythm without blowing up your reserves before the 7% section.
2. Handle the KM 0.5-1.0 section. Shift into an easy gear, stay seated if needed, and prioritize a smooth cadence over mashing the pedals.
3. Hold your rhythm until KM 3.5-4.0. Between KM 1.0-1.5 and KM 3.0-3.5, aim for a constant pace at 5-6% and save some energy for the final 7% ramp.
4.0 km • 224 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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