Etapa 1 Clasica Club Santander (C.R.I. ) is a climb of 9.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Etapa 1 Clasica Club Santander (C.R.I. ) tops out at 1,888 m above sea level. It is located in Perímetro Urbano Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia. The average gradient is 6.6% with a maximum of 14.9%. The climb has 614 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 9.3 km HC climb is moderately hard but sustained. The average gradient of 6.6% is serious, but the section-by-section breakdown shows a mostly even profile, with gradients varying between 2% and 7%. There are no extreme sections to watch out for. The challenge lies more in the length and the steady effort required, with the 614m of climbing spread fairly evenly across the ascent.
Pacing tips:
1. Steady effort: Settle into a consistent rhythm suited to the 4-5% stretches, which make up most of the climb. Avoid overcooking it on the shorter 6-7% ramps so you save something in the tank.
2. Recovery sections: Use the three easiest stretches (KM 1.0-1.5 at 3%, KM 4.5-5.0 at 3% and KM 8.5-9.0 at 2%) to recover a little while keeping your cadence up.
3. Finishing strong: The last part (after 8.5 km) is less steep, so you can pick up the pace a bit if your legs are still good.
9.3 km • 614 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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