Mbatovi Pass is a climb of 5.4 kilometers (category 3). Mbatovi Pass tops out at 394 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Paraguarí, Paraguay / Paraguái. The average gradient is 4.2% with a maximum of 10.4%. The climb has 228 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 3 climb is moderately hard over 5.4 km. The first half (KM 1.0 to 2.5) is the toughest, with sustained gradients of 6% and 7%. The difficulty drops off noticeably after KM 4.0, where the last kilometer is almost flat (1-2%), giving you a welcome breather before the summit.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pacing the middle section: Don't go out too hard. Save your legs for the steepest part (KM 1.0 to 2.5) and hold a steady rhythm.
2. Using the final breather: The top of the climb is very gentle, so you can gradually step up the pace after KM 4.0 and finish strong without blowing up.
3. Choosing your gearing: Run a gear ratio suited to the 6-7% gradients so you can keep a smooth, efficient cadence without "mashing" the pedals.
5.4 km • 228 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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