Cuesta de Barriga is a climb of 6.5 kilometers (category 3). Cuesta de Barriga tops out at 474 m above sea level. It is located in Patagüilla El Bosque, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile. The average gradient is 3.7% with a maximum of 11%. The climb has 243 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 3 climb is moderately hard. The first kilometre is very gentle (1-2%), which gives you a chance to ease into it. The toughest part comes between km 2.5 and 3.0, with a section at 7%, followed by a series of gradients between 4% and 6% for most of the climb. The gradient is steady, with no sudden jumps.
Pacing tips:
1. Start easy: Use the first 2 kilometres, which are barely uphill, to find your rhythm without going too hard.
2. Prepare for the 7% ramp: Hit the short, steepest section (km 2.5) with a high cadence so you don't burn too many matches.
3. Keep it steady: Once past the ramp, hold a consistent effort on the 4-6% gradients, which make up the bulk of the climb.
6.5 km • 243 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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