Zab is a climb of 2.2 kilometers (category 3). Zab tops out at 984 m above sea level. It is located in Nowe Bystre, województwo małopolskie, Polska. The average gradient is 6.9% with a maximum of 12%. The climb has 153 meters of elevation gain.
This 3rd category climb is short (2.2 km) but has a demanding start. The difficulty is concentrated in the first kilometer, with gradients of 9% and 8%. The last kilometer is noticeably easier (4-5%), giving you a breather near the end of the effort.
Tips for managing the effort1. Don't go out too hard: Keep your effort in check over the first 500 meters at 9% to avoid blowing up early.
2. Make the most of the last kilometer: The gradient eases significantly after 1.5 km; this is the time to attack or recover.
3. Settle into a steady rhythm: Since the climb is short, a steady effort is more effective than going out hard and then fading.
2.2 km • 153 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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