Horní Orlice is a climb of 4.4 kilometers (category 3). Horní Orlice tops out at 763 m above sea level. It is located in okres Ústí nad Orlicí, Severovýchod, Česko. The average gradient is 4.3% with a maximum of 8.1%. The climb has 186 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 3 climb has a progressive profile. The first half (0-2 km) is moderate (average gradient of 3%), serving as a warm-up. The difficulty ramps up significantly between km 2.0 and 3.5, with a tough stretch of 5%, 7% and 8% gradients. The final kilometre (4%) gives you a chance to recover before the finish.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Save something for the middle section: Don't go out too hard in the first kilometres, which are less steep. The main effort comes between km 2.0 and 3.5.
2. Anticipate the change of pace: Before km 2.5, get ready mentally and physically for the steepest section (7-8%) by adjusting your gearing and your cadence.
3. Use the last kilometre: The gradient eases back to 4% after km 3.5. Take advantage of this section to ease off slightly and get your breathing back under control before the end.
4.4 km • 186 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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