Mount Coot-Tha is a climb of 2.3 kilometers (category 2). Mount Coot-Tha tops out at 271 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Queensland, Australia. The average gradient is 8.4% with a maximum of 15.3%. The climb has 193 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 2.3 km climb is short but intense. The average gradient of 8.4% is noteworthy, and its profile is tactical. The difficulty peaks clearly between the 1st and 2nd kilometre, with a 500m section at 11% that forms the heart of the effort. The final part, easier at 4%, lets you recover before the summit.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself on the middle section: Anticipate the tough sequence of 9% then 11% between 1.0 and 2.0 km. Don't go out too hard, and adjust your pace to get through this stretch without blowing up.
2. Use the gentler gradient at the end: The final stretch at 4% is an opportunity. If you've managed your effort well, you can push on there and make up time.
3. Keep a steady cadence: The shortness of the climb demands tight power management. Find a gear quickly that lets you hold a smooth cadence, especially on the 11% section.
2.3 km • 193 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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