Horka is a climb of 6.3 kilometers (category 4). Horka tops out at 707 m above sea level. It is located in okres Bruntál, Moravskoslezsko, Česko. The average gradient is 3.0% with a maximum of 5.1%. The climb has 188 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 4th category climb is relatively short (6.3 km) and not very steep (3% average). Its main difficulty lies in its irregularity, with a downhill and flat section between km 1.0 and 2.0 that breaks your rhythm, followed by the most demanding section between km 2.5 and 4.0 (4-5% gradients). The finish features a final 5% kicker.
Tips for pacing your effort:
1. Manage your rhythm: Use the downhill and flat section (km 1.0-2.0) to recover before tackling the steepest part.
2. Anticipate the changes: Hold a steady power output on the consistent climbs (km 2.5-4.0 and 5.0-6.0) and get ready for a final push over the last 300 meters at 5%.
6.3 km • 188 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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