Val is a climb of 4.7 kilometers (category 3). Val tops out at 778 m above sea level. It is located in okres Ústí nad Orlicí, Severovýchod, Česko. The average gradient is 4.6% with a maximum of 9.6%. The climb has 213 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty: This Category 3 climb has a progressive profile. The first half (0-2.5 km) is moderate (gradients of 2% to 6%), serving as a warm-up. The difficulty peaks between the 2.5 and 3 km mark with a sustained 8% section. The finish, though shorter, keeps a solid 5-6% gradient.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Resist the urge to go out too hard. Use the first 2 km, which are less steep, to find your rhythm and save your legs for the hardest part.
2. Prepare for the 8% kicker: Hit the 2.5 to 3.0 km section with some energy left in the tank. Select an easier gear beforehand for this stretch so you don't lose your rhythm.
3. Hold your effort to the summit: Don't let your focus slip after the steepest section. The final kilometres, though less brutal, still demand a steady effort to finish the climb strong.
4.7 km • 213 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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