Barranco de Guayadeque is a climb of 9.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Barranco de Guayadeque tops out at 978 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, n/a, España. The average gradient is 7.7% with a maximum of 13.4%. The climb has 724 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: This 9.4 km climb has progressive difficulty that peaks in its second half. The first section (KM 0-4) is moderate, with gradients of 0 to 8%, and works as a warm-up. Things get significantly harder after KM 4, with sustained gradients of 8 to 11% over more than 4 km. The hardest section comes between KM 8 and 9, with 12 to 13% ramps, before a slightly friendlier finish at 9%.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Use the first 4 km, which are less steep, to settle into a steady rhythm without burning matches. Save your legs for the middle section and especially the KM 8-9 wall.
2. Keeping intensity in check: From KM 5 onward, the gradient stays above 8% the whole way. Keep an eye on your heart rate or power so you don't go into the red, and keep a smooth, fluid pedal stroke.
3. Mental preparation: Expect the last 5 km to be brutal. Break the climb down and focus on one section at a time, especially on the 13% ramps where mental strength is key.
9.4 km • 724 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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