Skřipov is a climb of 7.5 kilometers (category 4). Skřipov tops out at 490 m above sea level. It is located in okres Opava, Moravskoslezsko, Česko. The average gradient is 2.9% with a maximum of 6.9%. The climb has 220 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 4th category climb has two distinct parts. The first 5 km are very gentle (average gradient of 2%), a nice easy warm-up into the climb. The gradient ramps up significantly between km 5.0 and km 7.0, with a 2 km section at 5-6% that is the crux of the climb.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Make the most of the first 5 km, which are not steep, to settle into a steady rhythm without going too hard. Don't blow up by starting too fast.
2. Prepare for the gradient change: Get mentally and physically ready for the pitch increasing around km 5.0. You may need to ease off slightly to keep your cadence up.
3. Final stretch: The last half kilometer at 1% gives you a chance to recover and roll over the line with the pressure off.
7.5 km • 220 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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