Mount Tabac Viewpoint is a climb of 4.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Mount Tabac Viewpoint tops out at 478 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Soufrière, Saint Lucia. The average gradient is 11.3% with a maximum of 18.9%. The climb has 537 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb is extremely hard because of its very high average gradient (11.3%) over a substantial distance. The difficulty is concentrated in the first half, with maximum gradients of 16% between km 1.0 and 1.5, making it the key section. There's a relative respite between 3.0 and 3.5 km (3%), before the gradient gradually ramps back up to the finish.
How to manage the effort:
1. Measured start: Resist the urge to go out too hard. Pace yourself on the first 9-13% so you hit the 16% wall with something left in the tank.
2. Focus on the 1.0-2.0 km stretch: This is the heart of the climb. Stay in a very easy gear and keep a steady cadence to get through this decisive section.
3. Make the most of the KM 3 recovery: The 3% section is a crucial chance to recover and take on fuel before the final gradual drag to the finish.
4.8 km • 537 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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