La Placita is a climb of 17.9 kilometers (category 1). La Placita tops out at 906 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, San Miguel, El Salvador. The average gradient is 4.5% with a maximum of 10.2%. The climb has 804 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb has a two-stage profile. The first 8 km (gradient of 1 to 3%) is a gradual approach. The real difficulty starts at KM 8, with a demanding 8 km section where the gradient varies between 5 and 8%, peaking at 8% at KM 16. The final 900 meters at 2% offer a welcome breather before the finish.
Pacing advice:
1. Save something for the first part. Use the first 8 km, which are less steep, to find a steady rhythm without going into the red. The climb only really begins after that.
2. Prepare for the wall at the 16th km. The 8% section is the steepest point. Manage your effort over km 8 to 15 (5-7%) so you reach this section with enough left in the tank.
3. Keep a steady cadence. Avoid surging. Shift into an easier gear on the 6-8% sections to maintain a consistent pedal stroke and save your legs.
17.9 km • 804 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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