Písařovské sedlo is a climb of 4.1 kilometers (category 3). Písařovské sedlo tops out at 669 m above sea level. It is located in okres Ústí nad Orlicí, Severovýchod, Česko. The average gradient is 4.0% with a maximum of 12.3%. The climb has 166 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: This Category 3 climb has a deceptive profile. The first 4 kilometers are very mild (average gradient of 2%), but the difficulty ramps up sharply between km 2.5 and km 3.5, with a 10% section followed by a 7% stretch. This central part, though short, accounts for most of the elevation gain and really defines how hard the col is.
Pacing tips:
1. Save something for the middle. Don't go too hard on the easy opening kilometers. Settle into a steady rhythm so you reach the tough section with some left in the tank.
2. Anticipate the change of pace. Before km 2.5, get ready mentally and physically for the steep 10% ramp. Consider shifting to an easier gear in advance so you can keep your cadence up.
3. Manage your recovery. After the peak (km 3.5), the gradient eases to 6% and then 3%. Use that last section to recover a bit before the finish.
4.1 km • 166 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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