Góra Żar is a climb of 6.4 kilometers (category 1). Góra Żar tops out at 729 m above sea level. It is located in Międzybrodzie Żywieckie, województwo śląskie, Polska. The average gradient is 6.4% with a maximum of 12%. The climb has 406 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 6.4 km climb is sustained and consistent. The average gradient of 6.4% is classic Cat 1 territory. The difficulty lies in the lack of any real respite: the gradient sits mostly between 6% and 8%, with only two short sections at 4% and 5% in the first kilometre. The final 400 metres at 8% mean you need to save something in the tank.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace your start: Use the first two kilometres (4% to 5% gradients) to settle into a comfortable rhythm, without getting carried away by the relative ease.
2. Prepare for the steep sections: The 7-8% stretches (KM 1.0-2.0, 3.0-3.5, 4.0-5.5) come one after another. Hold a steady cadence through these parts to avoid spiking your effort.
3. Save something for the finale: The last stretch (KM 6.0-6.4) at 8% is brutal. Manage your effort on the preceding kilometre at 6% so you hit the final ramp with the power you'll need.
6.4 km • 406 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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