Lomo de la Cruz is a climb of 8.3 kilometers (category 1). Lomo de la Cruz tops out at 518 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, n/a, España. The average gradient is 5.3% with a maximum of 12%. The climb has 442 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 1 climb gets progressively harder. The first half (0-4 km) alternates between moderate sections (2-6%) and a short flat stretch at 1% at KM 4. The real test comes in the last 3 km, with a steep, sustained grade of 8 to 10%, accounting for nearly 30% of the total climbing.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace on the lower slopes: Use the easier sections (KM 0.5-1.0 and KM 4.0-4.5) to recover without going into the red, so you reach the harder final section with something left in the tank.
2. Preparing for the tough finish: From KM 6.5, the gradient goes above 10%. Pick a gear you can spin comfortably and hold a steady rhythm to keep your cadence up and avoid blowing up over these decisive 2.3 km.
8.3 km • 442 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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