Loma del Escobero is a climb of 8.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Loma del Escobero tops out at 2,566 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 11.3% with a maximum of 18.6%. The climb has 1008 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 8.9 km climb is extremely tough, with an average gradient of 11.3%, which clearly puts it in the hors catégorie category. The real difficulty lies in the sustained steep sections: out of the 18 segments, 12 average 11% or more, with four stretches at 14%. The only real respite is the 5% section between km 5.0 and 5.5.
How to manage the effort:
1. Keep your power steady: Avoid surges. Hold a consistent effort, especially through the many 12-14% sections, so you don't blow up your legs or your heart rate.
2. Make the most of the breather: Use the 5% section (KM 5.0-5.5) to recover actively by easing off a little without slowing down too abruptly.
3. Mental game: Break the climb into chunks based on the gradient changes. Focus on one kilometre at a time so you don't get overwhelmed by the overall length and difficulty.
8.9 km • 1008 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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