Ngong Ping is a climb of 5.2 kilometers (category 1). Ngong Ping tops out at 424 m above sea level. It is located in 新界 New Territories, 香港 Hong Kong, 中国. The average gradient is 7.9% with a maximum of 16%. The climb has 406 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Cat 1 climb has an atypical profile. The difficulty is concentrated in three sections: a first steep ramp of 10% at km 1, a sustained central section (8-9%) between 1.5 and 3 km, and above all a very brutal 16% wall over 500 metres in the final kilometre, preceded by a recuperative false flat. The average gradient of 7.9% is misleading because of this uneven distribution.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Don't go out too hard in the first kilometres (6-7%) so you save something for the final wall. The 10% kilometre calls for a controlled effort.
2. Plan your recovery: Make the most of the descending false flat between 3.5 and 4.0 km (1%) to recover actively (spin easy, drink) before the last real difficulty.
3. Save something for the finish: Hit the last kilometre with some reserves in the tank. The 16% section demands a very low gear and a short, hard effort, before an easier finish.
5.2 km • 406 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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