Goodoo Pass is a climb of 10.8 kilometers (category 1). Goodoo Pass tops out at 2,200 m above sea level. It is located in Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, Free State, South Africa. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 14.3%. The climb has 522 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Cat 1 climb has a tactical profile. The main difficulty is concentrated in the final part of the climb, with gradients of 7% and 6% between km 8 and 10, after a demanding opening section (9% in the first km) and then a more rolling middle section (gradients of 2% to 5%). The last section (2%) offers a bit of respite before the finish.
Pacing tips:
1. Control your pace from the start: Resist the temptation to go over the limit on the first km at 9%. Start steady to save your legs for later.
2. Use the middle to recover: Use km 1 to 7, with moderate gradients (2%-5%), to find a steady breathing rhythm and get some food and drink in.
3. Prepare for the hard finale: Tackle the last 3 km (not counting the final easy gradient) with something left in the tank. The 7% ramp at km 8 is the key point of the climb.
10.8 km • 522 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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