U Větřáku is a climb of 6.6 kilometers (category 3). U Větřáku tops out at 557 m above sea level. It is located in okres Nový Jičín, Moravskoslezsko, Česko. The average gradient is 3.3% with a maximum of 8.2%. The climb has 219 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 3 climb is moderately hard. It's a tactical profile: the first half (KM 0-3.5) is the toughest, with gradients reaching 6-7%, and that's where most of the elevation gain is. The second half (KM 3.5-6.6) is much more forgiving, with a steady 2-3% grade, giving you a recovery phase.
Pacing tips:
1. Split your effort in two: Start off conservatively over the first 3.5 km so you don't blow up on the steepest ramps. The second section, which is flatter, will let you settle back into a rhythm and even pick up the pace.
2. Be ready for the change in gradient: The sharp drop in gradient after KM 3.5 is an opportunity. Stay focused so you can make the most of that breather, and ease off slightly to recover before the finish.
3. Keep a steady cadence: Avoid surging on the steep section. Pick a gear that lets you maintain a consistent pedal cadence, especially between KM 1.5 and 3.0, where the gradient is at its most sustained.
6.6 km • 219 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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