San Juan Sacatepéquez is a climb of 10.2 kilometers (category 1). San Juan Sacatepéquez tops out at 2,107 m above sea level. It is located in Mixco, Departamento de Guatemala, Guatemala. The average gradient is 4.9% with a maximum of 14.9%. The climb has 500 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 10.2 km for 500 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.9%, this Cat 1 climb is demanding over its duration, even though its profile stays fairly steady overall. The real crux comes between KM 6.0-7.0, where the gradient hits 12% over 1 km, after stretches of moderate 3% to 4% on KM 1.0-2.0 and KM 5.0-6.0. The start, with 7% on KM 0.0-1.0, sets the tone from the very first pedal strokes. The finish, gentler on KM 9.0-10.0 at 2%, offers some relief before the line.
Tips for the climb:
1. Pace the start. The 7% on KM 0.0-1.0 tempts you to go out too hard, so keep a steady cadence and a controlled effort right from the bottom of the climb.
2. Prepare for the 12% ramp. Get ready for KM 6.0-7.0 by running a low enough gear, staying seated, and not blowing up in the section before it.
3. Make the most of the easier stretches. Use KM 7.0-8.0 (3%) and KM 9.0-10.0 (2%) to eat, drink and pick up the pace again before the finish.
10.2 km • 500 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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