Svoboda is a climb of 26.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Svoboda tops out at 1,821 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Пловдив, България. The average gradient is 5.2% with a maximum of 16.1%. The climb has 1378 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 26.5 km HC climb is a sustained effort, due to its length and the lack of any real respite. The 5.2% average gradient is deceptive: the first half (km 0-13) alternates between easy sections (1-4%) and steeper ones (6%), while the second half (km 13-26.5) is relentlessly tough, with gradients of 5 to 7%, peaking in a hard finish (km 22-23 at 7% and km 25-26.5 at 6-7%).
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing is essential: Hold a steady effort over the first 13 km, especially on the 6% sections (km 8-10), to save something in the tank for the hardest part.
2. Anticipate the gradient changes: The gradient changes often. Shift into an easier gear before the steep sections (≥6%) so you don't have to surge and lose your rhythm.
3. Mental management of the finish: The last kilometre (7% gradient) is very demanding. Go into it with something left in your legs by easing off on the false flat at km 23-24 (3%) and km 24-25 (2%).
26.5 km • 1378 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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