Costa Verde is a climb of 12.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Costa Verde tops out at 639 m above sea level. It is located in Paracambi, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. The average gradient is 5.8% with a maximum of 14.8%. The climb has 710 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is genuinely hard, with 710m of total elevation gain. The difficulty is uneven: the first kilometre at 7% and a brutal section between KM 7.0 and 8.0 at 9% will test you. The flat stretch from KM 5.0-6.0 at 0% gives you a short but crucial breather before the tougher second half.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Don't let the steep opening gradients (7-9%) suck you into going too hard. Settle into a steady rhythm so you reach the long flat section halfway up (KM 4.0-6.0) with your legs still fresh.
2. Plan for the two-part effort: The climb comes in two halves. Use the flat section (KM 5.0-6.0) to recover actively, spinning an easy gear, and get ready for the second 9% wall.
3. Mental split: Break the climb into three chunks: the tough start (0-3km), the recovery middle (4-6km), and the demanding finale (7-12.3km). It helps keep your focus from wandering.
12.3 km • 710 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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