Mirador Candelaria is a climb of 8.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Mirador Candelaria tops out at 1,013 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, n/a, España. The average gradient is 9.8% with a maximum of 16.8%. The climb has 859 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 8.8 km HC climb is tough because of its brutal average gradient of 9.8%. The difficulty builds gradually: the first 4 km are fairly gentle (6-9%), but the gradient ramps up sharply after KM 4.5, with a very punishing stretch of 14%, 16% and 14% between KM 6.0 and 7.5. This is where the climb will be decided.
Pacing tips:
1. Pacing: Start at a steady, controlled tempo on the lower slopes to save your legs. The sudden jump in gradient after halfway requires something in the tank.
2. Prepare for the key sections: KM 6.5 to 7.0 (16%) is the crux of the climb. Ease off your effort just before it so you can hold your cadence through the steepest part.
3. Mental focus: The final stretch (KM 8.0-8.8) stays steep (11% to 7%). Don't let up before the summit, the gradient remains significant right to the top.
8.8 km • 859 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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