Beixi Ling Yakou is a climb of 12.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 926 m above sea level. It is located in Pékin, n/a, 中国. The average gradient is 6.0% with a maximum of 11.4%. The climb has 736 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 12.3 km for 736 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6%, this climb is rated HC (beyond category) and demands a long, sustained effort. The real difficulty is the consistency, since km 2 to 8 and km 10 to 12 hover between 6 and 9%, with a peak at 9% between km 5 and km 6. The final section, from km 12 to km 12.3, ramps up to 10%, making it the hardest part of the climb. Only km 0 to 2 and km 8 to 10, at 3-4%, give you any real respite.
Tips for the effort:
1. Don't go out too hard. The first two km at 4% are tempting, but keep a measured cadence so you reach the middle section with something left in the tank.
2. Prepare for the 9% section. Get into a low enough gear before km 5, and use the relatively flat stretch from km 8 to km 10 to recover and drink.
3. Save something for the finish. Ease off the pedals between km 10 and 12, then hold a steady, seated cadence over the last 300 m at 10%.
12.3 km • 736 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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