Veselský kopec is a climb of 4.9 kilometers (category 3). Veselský kopec tops out at 547 m above sea level. It is located in okres Nový Jičín, Moravskoslezsko, Česko. The average gradient is 5.3% with a maximum of 7.9%. The climb has 255 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This category 3 climb is moderately hard. The gradient is fairly steady over the first 4 kilometres (between 5% and 7%), and that is where the real effort is. The climb eases off noticeably over the last kilometre (3% then 1%), giving you a welcome breather before the summit.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pacing: Don't go out too hard in the first kilometres at 7%. Settle into a steady rhythm you can hold for the full 4.9 km.
2. Plan for the change in gradient: The sharp drop in gradient after the 4th kilometre is your chance to recover. You can ease off a little, or push a bit harder if you're feeling good.
3. Mental split: Break the climb into two parts: a sustained effort over the first 4 km, then an easier final section to finish it off.
Riders who have climbed this one describe an open, wide-clear view once they reach the top. The viewpoint from Veselský Kopec is well regarded for the panorama it gives over the surrounding area, with the chance to spot wind farms off in the distance.
The summit experience is a bit unusual, dominated by a big broadcast tower. From what riders report, you can't go up to the tower itself, but you can get close enough to snap a few interesting photos. Some find the industrial element a curiosity, while others feel the spot simply lacks appeal.
Getting to the site means obeying a sign marking no access on the access road, although the ground around the mast isn't fenced off. Riders should be aware of this restriction.
This climb seems to divide opinion: some riders reckon the view and the unique character of the place are worth the detour, while others feel that the slog to the top just to see a tower doesn't justify the effort.
4.9 km • 255 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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