Benkov is a climb of 4.4 kilometers (category 3). Benkov tops out at 477 m above sea level. It is located in Obědné, Olomoucký kraj, Česko. The average gradient is 3.8% with a maximum of 8.2%. The climb has 167 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 4.4 km for 167 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 3.8%, Benkov from Libina is a Category 3 climb that most trained riders can handle. The real challenge is pacing: the opening 0.0-0.5 km at 6% sets the tone, and the 2.5-3.0 km (6%) and 3.5-4.0 km (7%) stretches are the hardest parts. The flat section at km 1.5-2.0 gives you a short break before the second half of the climb.
Pacing tips:
1. Ease into it. Don't get carried away by the early momentum on the 0.0-0.5 km at 6%. You'll need to save something for later.
2. Make the most of the flat. Use the 1.5-2.0 km section, which has no gradient, to recover, drink, and get back into the bunch.
3. Save something for the finish. Tackle the 3.5-4.0 km section at 7% with a smooth cadence, then hold the same effort all the way to the top over 4.0-4.4 km.
4.4 km • 167 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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