La Catedral is a climb of 6.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). La Catedral tops out at 2,339 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 11.2% with a maximum of 17.7%. The climb has 677 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 6 km climb is a brutal test, rated beyond category because of its severe average gradient of 11%. The difficulty lies in its uneven profile, with very steep sections such as the 2.0-2.5 km stretch (14%) and above all the 4.5-5.0 km segment (15%), which comes after more than three quarters of the effort. The final 5% offers a little respite, but the accumulated climbing (677 m) makes this a climb reserved for well-trained riders.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Don't let the first few percent lure you into going too hard. Ride within yourself from the start so you have something left in the tank to get through the two critical sections at 14% and 15% in the second half.
2. Anticipate the gradient changes: Use the 9% segments (such as between 2.5-3.0 and 3.5-4.0) to recover actively before tackling the steepest parts.
3. Save something for the finish: Even though the last half kilometre is easier (5%), the accumulated fatigue will be significant. Keep a steady cadence all the way to the top.
6.0 km • 677 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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