Cruz Grande is a climb of 10.5 kilometers (category 1). Cruz Grande tops out at 1,244 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, n/a, España. The average gradient is 5.9% with a maximum of 9.9%. The climb has 617 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 1 climb is sustained but consistent. The average gradient of 5.9% over 10.5 km is demanding. The difficulty lies in the lack of any real respite, with a particularly steep section between km 6.0 and 7.0 (8% gradient) that marks the peak of the effort.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pace your start: The first 4 km (5-6%) are fairly uniform. Don't go out too hard, so you save something for the 8% section.
2. Prepare for the key kilometre: The steepest stretch (8%) comes after halfway. Tackle it in an easy gear with a steady cadence to avoid blowing up.
3. Manage the finish: The last 3 km (6-7%) stay steep. Hold a steady cadence all the way to the summit, as the final section (7% over 500m) calls for one last push.
10.5 km • 617 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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