Casons is a climb of 7.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Casons tops out at 722 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Saint Helena, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The average gradient is 9.9% with a maximum of 14.8%. The climb has 720 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is brutal thanks to its high average gradient (9.9%) and its uneven profile. The hardest section runs from km 2.0 to 4.0, with a string of steep pitches (15%, 13%, 12%, 11%), before the climb finishes with a brutal 19% kicker over the last 300 metres.
Pacing tips:
1. Manage your effort in the middle section: Know the hard stretch (KM 2.0-4.0) is coming and ease off from the bottom so you don't blow up.
2. Save something for the finish: The gradient eases between KM 4.5 and 6.5 (5%-8%). Use that breather to recover before the final 19% ramp.
3. Shift early: The gradient changes often, so be proactive with your gear changes to keep a steady cadence.
7.3 km • 720 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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