Los Manos is a climb of 23.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Los Manos tops out at 1,201 m above sea level. It is located in Ocotal, Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua. The average gradient is 3.1% with a maximum of 13.5%. The climb has 710 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 23.1 km climb is moderately hard for an HC col, mainly because of its low average gradient (3.1%). The challenge lies in its length and its uneven profile, with several descending sections that break your rhythm. The toughest parts are concentrated at km 10-11 (6%), km 19-20 (7%) and the finale (5% over the last kilometre).
Pacing advice:
1. Settle into a steady rhythm over the first 15 km, where the gradients are mostly under 4%, to save your legs for later.
2. Prepare for the three key ramps (km 10-11, 19-20 and the finale) by easing off slightly before each one so you hit them with fresh legs.
3. Make the most of the descents (km 1-2, 5-6, 7-8) to recover actively without ever easing off the pedals.
23.1 km • 710 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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