Pustá Rudná is a climb of 5.8 kilometers (category 4). Pustá Rudná tops out at 739 m above sea level. It is located in okres Bruntál, Moravskoslezsko, Česko. The average gradient is 3.7% with a maximum of 6.3%. The climb has 216 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 4th category climb is moderately hard. The average gradient of 3.7% over 5.8 km is steady, with most sections between 3% and 5%. The steepest part (5%) comes between 1.5 and 2.5 km, while the last kilometre eases off (2-4%), giving you an easier finish.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing the middle of the climb: Expect the effort to ramp up over the two kilometres at 5% (between 1.5 and 2.5 km). Don't go out too hard, so you still have something left for this key section.
2. Steady rhythm: Keep a constant cadence on the long 3-4% stretches. Consistent gradients make it much easier to manage your energy.
3. Save something for the final km: The last kilometre (2-4%) is less steep. Use it to pick up the pace a little or recover before the summit.
5.8 km • 216 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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