Kotagiri is a climb of 29.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Kotagiri tops out at 1,955 m above sea level. It is located in Odanthurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The average gradient is 6.7% with a maximum of 12.8%. The climb has 1934 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Beyond category climb, 29 km long and seriously hard. The average gradient of 7% is steady, with very little respite. The 9% sections (KM 19-20) and the many 7% stretches (KM 26-27, 23-24, 15-16) are the real crux here, so you need to manage your effort carefully.
Pacing tips:
1. Set your rhythm from the start: The first 5 km (2-7%) let you ease into it. Don't go over the limit on those "easy" gradients or you'll burn matches you'll need later.
2. Anticipate the steep spots: Mentally mark the steepest kilometres (e.g. KM 19-20 at 9%). Ease off the pace a touch before them so you hit them with fresh legs.
3. Use the 4-5% sections: KM 14-15 (4%) and KM 17-19 (3-5%) are short breathers. Take advantage to get back into a rhythm, drink and eat without blowing your cadence.
29.0 km • 1934 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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