Juan Cojo is a climb of 2.4 kilometers (category 1). Juan Cojo tops out at 1,711 m above sea level. It is located in Manga Arriba, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 11.2% with a maximum of 18.6%. The climb has 267 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is short (2.4 km) but brutally steep (11% average). The real challenge is the opening, with more than half of the elevation gain (135m) packed into the first kilometer at an average gradient of 13%.
How to pace it:
1. Start controlled: Don't go out too hard. Save some watts for the first 500 meters, the steepest section.
2. Change up your rhythm: Use the brief easing after 1.5 km (8% gradient) to recover and get your cadence back before the final push.
3. Gear selection: Anticipate the changes in gradient. Having the right gear is crucial to keep your cadence turning over on the 13% ramps.
2.4 km • 267 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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