José Francisco da Silva is a climb of 3.2 kilometers (category 1). José Francisco da Silva tops out at 1,055 m above sea level. It is located in Nova Lima, Minas Gerais, Brasil. The average gradient is 7.5% with a maximum of 15.8%. The climb has 237 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb has a demanding profile with a critical central section. The average gradient of 7.5% over 3.2 km is already significant, but the kilometre between 2.0 and 2.5 km, at 11%, is the key stretch that earns it its Cat 1 rating. The finish is very gentle (1%), giving you a bit of respite.
Effort management tips:
1. Pace yourself before the 11% section: Take the first kilometres (6-9%) with some restraint to save your legs for the crux.
2. Hold a steady rhythm on the 11% section: Resist the urge to go too hard in this decisive stretch. A gear that suits you and a consistent cadence are essential.
3. Use the final section to recover: The 1% gradient over the last 200 metres lets you ease off the hard effort and set up for the finish.
3.2 km • 237 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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