Niujingao is a climb of 14.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 826 m above sea level. It is located in Maoming, 广东省, 中国. The average gradient is 5.2% with a maximum of 17.4%. The climb has 736 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: At 14.1 km for 736 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.2%, the Niujingao is rated hors catégorie. The first half is the hardest: the gradients hover between 7% and 9% from km 1 to km 5, with a peak at 9% between km 5 and km 6. After the descent from km 8 to km 11, the climb resumes with 8% between km 13 and km 14, so you need to save something for the finale.
Pacing tips:
1. Start controlled, don't blow up: the km 0-1 section at 5% is your chance to settle into a steady rhythm. Don't burn your matches before the 7-8% block from km 1 to km 4.
2. Keep the cadence through the 9% ramp: between km 5 and km 6, shift into an easy enough gear, stay seated if you can, and keep a smooth pedal stroke without spinning out.
3. Recover smartly on the descent: use the downhill section from km 8 to km 11 to drink, eat, and catch your breath, then tackle the 8% from km 13 to km 14 with fresh legs.
14.1 km • 736 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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