Lopchu is a climb of 14.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Lopchu tops out at 1,438 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Sikkim, India. The average gradient is 9.2% with a maximum of 19%. The climb has 1288 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is brutal, with an average gradient of 9.2% and 1288m of elevation gain. The difficulty is amplified by a string of steep sections, including 12-13% stretches in the first 5 km and a steep 11% ramp at km 12.
How to manage your effort:
1. Pace your start: The first 4 km are a continuous 9% to 13% grind. Don't go out too hard or you'll blow your legs before the real work begins.
2. Use the easier sections: Km 5 to 7 (5% gradient) and km 9 to 11 (6%) offer some relief. Use these stretches to recover, spinning an easy gear before the harder sections.
3. Save something for the finish: The final third (km 10-14) includes two sections at 10% and 11%. Plan your effort in the middle section accordingly.
14.0 km • 1288 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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