La Cienega is a climb of 11.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). La Cienega tops out at 1,570 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Nuevo León, México. The average gradient is 10.0% with a maximum of 17%. The climb has 1151 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: This 11.5 km climb has an average gradient of a demanding 10%, but the real difficulty lies in the uneven profile. KM 2-3 (11%), KM 6-7 (12%), KM 8-9 (14%) and KM 10-11 (12%) are the key sections that break your rhythm, while KM 4-5 (3%) gives you a brief breather.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself section by section: Plan for the 12-14% stretches (KM 6-7, 8-9 and 10-11) and ease off a bit on the flatter parts to save your legs.
2. Make the most of KM 4-5 (3%): Use this section to recover (spin easy) and mentally prepare for the hard stretches coming up.
3. Keep a steady cadence: Avoid surging on the steep ramps. Running a gear that lets you hold a smooth, consistent cadence is key to saving energy.
11.5 km • 1151 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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