Cunday - Carmen de Apicalá is a climb of 6.7 kilometers (category 1). Cunday - Carmen de Apicalá tops out at 919 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Tolima, Colombia. The average gradient is 7.0% with a maximum of 13%. The climb has 471 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 1 climb is genuinely hard, with an average gradient of 7% over 6.7 km. The difficulty is amplified by a very demanding middle section between km 3.5 and 5.0, peaking at 12% over the 4.0-4.5 km segment. The 2% kilometre (5.0-5.5) offers a brief breather before a steady finish.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace yourself through the middle section: Anticipate the 9%-12%-8% sequence (km 3.5-5.0) and ease off the effort right from the bottom to avoid blowing up.
2. Make the most of the breather: Use the 2% kilometre (km 5.0-5.5) to recover actively (spin the legs easy) and tackle the final section with fresher legs.
3. Hold a steady rhythm: The gradient is fairly uneven overall. Avoid surges and look for a steady cadence, especially on the 6-7% stretches that make up the bulk of the climb.
6.7 km • 471 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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