MG-129 is a climb of 5.6 kilometers (category 1). MG-129 tops out at 1,267 m above sea level. It is located in Ouro Branco, Minas Gerais, Brasil. The average gradient is 6.2% with a maximum of 14.9%. The climb has 347 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: MG-129 from Itatiaia is a 5.6 km climb with 347 m of elevation gain, at an average gradient of 6.2%, which justifies its classification as a Category 1 climb. The start (KM 0.0-1.0) features steady gradients of 7% to 8%, followed by a descending section between KM 1.5-2.5 that offers a bit of respite. The real difficulty is concentrated in the final part, especially KM 4.0-4.5 at 12% then KM 4.5-5.5 at 10%, which is the decisive section.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself from the start: On the steady 7 to 8% gradients of KM 0.0-1.0, keep your effort constant and don't go out too hard so you arrive fresh for the final section.
2. Recover on the descending section: Make the most of KM 1.5-2.5, where the road drops at -6% then -7%, to drink, take on fuel and spin your legs out without losing rhythm.
3. Save something for the finale: After the relative flat at KM 3.0-3.5 at 3%, tackle KM 4.0-4.5 at 12% with a smooth cadence and an appropriate gear, saving some strength for the last hectometres at 10%.
5.6 km • 347 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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