Cuatro Puertas is a climb of 4.5 kilometers (category 3). Cuatro Puertas tops out at 244 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, n/a, España. The average gradient is 4.9% with a maximum of 8.2%. The climb has 219 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Cat 3 climb is moderately hard. The average gradient of 4.9% over 4.5 km is pretty standard, but the crux is the steeper opening, with 6-7% gradients over the first kilometre. The rest of the climb is more even, sitting between 4% and 5%.
Pacing tips:
1. Controlling the start: Don't go out too hard in the first 500 metres at 7%. Settle into a steady rhythm to avoid blowing up early.
2. Finding your rhythm: Once you're past the first kilometre, the gradient eases off. Hold a steady cadence to save your legs for the long haul.
3. Making the most of the easier sections: The 4% sections (around km 1.5 and near the end of the climb) give you a bit of recovery. Use them to get your legs turning over again without redlining.
4.5 km • 219 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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