Degollada de la Aldea is a climb of 6.5 kilometers (category 1). Degollada de la Aldea tops out at 675 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, n/a, España. The average gradient is 7.3% with a maximum of 12.7%. The climb has 479 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is genuinely hard because of its uneven profile. The first half (KM 1.0 to 3.5) is very demanding, with four consecutive sections above 10%. The second half is noticeably easier, with moderate gradients around 4%, giving you a bit of a breather before a short ramp back up to 7% near the end.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing on the steep sections: Don't get caught out by the string of 11-12% ramps right from the start. Keep a high cadence and steady power to avoid blowing up early.
2. Using the easier sections to recover: The 3-4% stretches between KM 3.5 and 5.5 are your chance to ease off a little, drink, and refuel without losing too much time.
3. Saving something for the finish: The gradient goes back up to 7% over the last 500 meters. Keep some energy in reserve for this final test before the line.
6.5 km • 479 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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