Alto de Soledad is a climb of 10.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto de Soledad tops out at 2,318 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Veracruz, México. The average gradient is 8.8% with a maximum of 15%. The climb has 937 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: A brutal 10.7 km climb, rated HC. The average gradient of 8.8% is sustained over the entire route, with most sections between 8% and 9%. There's no real respite (the "easiest" stretch is 7% between km 4 and 5), which makes it a relentless test.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pace yourself: Settle into a steady rhythm from the bottom, well below your max output, or you'll blow up early on this long grind.
2. Use the km 4-5 section (7%): Take advantage of this slight breather to recover actively (ease off the pressure on the pedals a little) without losing too much speed.
3. Save something for the finish: The last three kilometers hold a steady 9%. Keep some reserves for that tough final push.
10.7 km • 937 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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