El Jonuco is a climb of 27.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). El Jonuco tops out at 1,717 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Nuevo León, México. The average gradient is 4.0% with a maximum of 15.7%. The climb has 1101 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 27.5 km climb gets progressively harder. The first half (KM 0-14) is moderate, averaging 2%, so it's really just a warm-up. The gradient ramps up from KM 14 onwards, with a very tough final 4 km at 9-10%. With 1,101m of total elevation gain, it's definitely Hors Catégorie.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Use the first part (KM 0-14) to find a steady rhythm without going into the red. Save your legs for the brutal final pitches.
2. Anticipate the gradient changes: The gradient changes often. Watch for the steep sections (KM 18-19 and 22-27) and shift into an easier gear in time, before you're grinding out of the saddle.
3. Stay focused at the end: The last 5 km make or break your day. Keep your cadence up if you can, so you don't stall on the 10% pitches.
27.5 km • 1101 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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