Palin is a climb of 25.3 kilometers (category 1). Palin tops out at 1,209 m above sea level. It is located in Municipio de Escuintla, Escuintla, Guatemala. The average gradient is 4.0% with a maximum of 12.5%. The climb has 1006 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 1 climb ramps up gradually. The first 10 km (average gradient of 2.5%) are just a warm-up. The real difficulty starts after km 10, with a demanding 6 km stretch at 5-6% (km 10-16), including the steepest section at 6% over 1300m (km 15-16). The finale stays tough at 4-5%, with no real respite.
Pacing tips:
1. Save your legs for the first half. Don't be tempted to go too hard in the first 10 km, which are less steep. Use this section to find your breathing rhythm and settle into a smooth gear.
2. Prepare for the heart of the climb (km 10-16). Tackle this 5-6% section at a controlled pace to avoid redlining your heart rate. This is where the climb is won or lost.
3. Keep something in the tank for the last 5 km. Even though the gradient eases in places (km 21-23 at 3-4%), the 5% finish (km 23-25) will require fresh legs.
25.3 km • 1006 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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