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Golija climb from Međurečje: what you need to know

Everything about cycling up Golija climb from Međurečje

Golija climb is a climb of 8.5 kilometers (category 1). Golija climb tops out at 1,417 m above sea level. It is located in Međurečje, n/a, Србија. The average gradient is 5.0% with a maximum of 15.6%. The climb has 423 meters of elevation gain.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile

Climb statistics

category 1
Difficulty score: 414 (Hard)
Altitude
1,417 m
Distance
8.5 km
Avg. gradient
5.0 %
Max gradient
15.6 %
Elevation gain
423 m
Steepest section: 15.6% (km 0.4)
Tips

Difficulty analysis: At 8.5 km, with 423 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5%, the Golija is rated Category 1, but its profile is very uneven. The start is the hardest part, with 12% on KM 0.0-0.5, then several sections at 8 and 9% (KM 1.5-2.0, KM 2.5-3.0 and KM 5.5-6.0) alternate with more rolling stretches at 1% (KM 5.0-5.5) or 3-4% (KM 2.0-2.5 and KM 4.0-4.5). The following kilometers, from KM 6.0-6.5 to KM 7.0-7.5, stay moderate, before a slight descent on KM 7.5-8.0 and KM 8.0-8.5.

Tips for pacing yourself:

1. Don't blow up at the start On the 12% section of KM 0.0-0.5, ride a controlled pace so you have something left for the second half of the climb.

2. Recover on the flat sections Use the 1% stretch (KM 5.0-5.5) and the 3% stretch (KM 4.0-4.5) to relax your legs and get your cadence back to a smooth spin.

3. Manage the 8-9% ramps On KM 2.5-3.0 and KM 5.5-6.0, stay seated, keep a steady cadence and avoid surges that will burn your legs out.

Estimated times

8.5 km • 423 m D+

Leisure 1h 30min
5.6 km/h 350 m/h
Regular 1h 00min
8.5 km/h 550 m/h
Trained 40min
12.7 km/h 800 m/h
Climber 30min
16.9 km/h 1100 m/h
Pro 20min
25.4 km/h 1600 m/h

VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain

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