San Juan Coatzospam is a climb of 25.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). San Juan Coatzospam tops out at 1,878 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Oaxaca, México. The average gradient is 7.3% with a maximum of 16.9%. The climb has 1878 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This hors catégorie climb covers 25.8 km, and its length and 1878m of elevation gain make it a serious undertaking. The difficulty ramps up with a string of steep sections, including a kilometre at 10% (KM 20-21) and several stretches at 8-9% in the second half, which come after a more moderate first part.
Pacing advice:
1. Pacing: Start easy over the first kilometres (2-6% gradients) to save your legs. The climb gets much harder after KM 12.
2. Prepare for the key sections: The steepest pitches (9-10%) are concentrated between KM 12 and KM 21. Shift down into an easier gear as you approach these segments to keep a steady cadence.
3. Use the breathers: KM 21 to 24 has gentler gradients (1-5%). Use this stretch to recover actively before the final 9% ramp.
25.8 km • 1878 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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