Malý Smrček is a climb of 3.5 kilometers (category 2). Malý Smrček tops out at 685 m above sea level. It is located in Ostravice, Moravskoslezsko, Česko. The average gradient is 7.4% with a maximum of 11.9%. The climb has 259 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 2 climb builds gradually. The average gradient of 7.4% is sustained over 3.5 km, but the final kilometer, peaking at 9%, is the real test and demands you save something for the finish.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Settle into a steady rhythm over the first kilometers (gradients of 6-8%) to avoid blowing up early.
2. Save some energy for the finish, as the last half-kilometer at 9% is the hardest part.
3. Break the climb into sections mentally and use the kilometer split provided to pace yourself.
3.5 km • 259 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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