Kozakov is a climb of 8.4 kilometers (category 1). Kozakov tops out at 742 m above sea level. It is located in okres Jablonec nad Nisou, Severovýchod, Česko. The average gradient is 5.5% with a maximum of 13.4%. The climb has 459 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The Pelechov climb has a two-part profile. The first section (KM 0-4) is uneven, with a stretch of moderate gradients (4-7%) followed by a short flat and a slight descent. The real difficulty lies in the second half (KM 4-8.4), where the gradient settles in between 5% and 9% for good, with a particularly punishing finish (8-9% over the final 2.4 km). The distance and that steep finale make it a Category 1 climb.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing the first section: Resist the urge to go too hard in the opening kilometres. Use the flat and the slight descent around KM 4 to recover and prepare for the sustained effort ahead.
2. Preparing for the finale: Tackle the last 4 kilometres with something left in the tank. The gradient ramps up progressively to peak at 9%, so you'll need a steady cadence and disciplined power output.
8.4 km • 459 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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