Vaslitsa is a climb of 19.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Vaslitsa tops out at 1,773 m above sea level. It is located in Messolourio, Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Μακεδονίας, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 4.9% with a maximum of 17.7%. The climb has 927 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 19.1 km for 927 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.9%, this HC climb stands out mainly for its inconsistency. The start is very steep, with 10% between km 0.0 and km 1.0 and again between km 3.0 and km 4.0, while km 5.0 to km 7.0 hovers around 8%. The almost flat section from km 10.0 to km 13.0 (0 to 1%) gives you a breather before a demanding final part, with 8% between km 17.0 and km 18.0.
Pacing tips:
1. Ease into it On the km 0.0 to km 1.0 section at 10%, don't go out too hard, so you still have legs left for the 10% stretch from km 3.0 to km 4.0.
2. Make the most of the flat Between km 10.0 and km 13.0, where the gradient sits between 0 and 1%, recover, drink and fuel up to top up your reserves before what's next.
3. Manage the finish Tackle km 17.0 to km 18.0 at 8% with a gear that suits the gradient and a smooth cadence, so you save energy for the final 5% from km 18.0 to km 19.0.
19.1 km • 927 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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