Lesdual is a climb of 39.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Lesdual tops out at 2,798 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Nariño, Colombia. The average gradient is 7.4% with a maximum of 15.2%. The climb has 2901 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 2901m of climbing over 39.1km, this HC climb is extremely demanding. The 7% average grade is sustained, but the real difficulty lies in the uneven profile: the first kilometre at 12% is brutal, followed by sections at 8-9% (KM 6-9, KM 29, KM 33) and a false-flat descent (KM 25-26) that breaks your rhythm.
Pacing tips:
1. Pacing: Don't get carried away by the steep start (12%). Settle into a steady effort close to 7% to avoid blowing up in the first few kilometres.
2. Recover on the easier stretches: Kilometres 10 to 18 offer some relief (gradients of 1% to 4%). Use this section to recover actively before the steeper parts that follow.
3. Save something for the final ramp: The last part of the climb (KM 35-39) is still tough (6-7%). Keep some energy in reserve for this final stretch, especially after the short flat section at KM 25-26.
39.1 km • 2901 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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